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dkf

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37. My parents wish that was the first thing they asked my sister.

Sat Nov 24, 2012, 09:19 AM

Nov 2012

Months of haggling with the insurance company and the doctor still resulted in a $1000 bill for a few stitches. I think it even had to go to the state appeals board.

Seriously, you should be happy they asked.

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So I called a new doctor for an appointment today and within the first few words [View all] RKP5637 Nov 2012 OP

Its all about what anyone can get for themselves in the USA MichiganVote Nov 2012 #1

Yep, run away Capitalism, almost everyone's a huckster. n/t RKP5637 Nov 2012 #2

It does seem impersonal, but there's a reason for it... Cooley Hurd Nov 2012 #3

Why are you making excuses for a fucked up, ripoff system? 99Forever Nov 2012 #13

Hee! Cooley Hurd Nov 2012 #16

Golly... 99Forever Nov 2012 #20

i know... Cooley Hurd Nov 2012 #21

Post removed Post removed Nov 2012 #44

you clearly have no clue about software and its purpose... Cooley Hurd Nov 2012 #47

I, for one, think you handled snark very gracefully elias7 Nov 2012 #54

Many health care providers are only in the Reimbursement business ... LastDemocratInSC Nov 2012 #4

you bet you had to pass clearance KT2000 Nov 2012 #5

Around here even if you have Medicare and Blue Cross / Blue Shield some of them don't want RKP5637 Nov 2012 #10

I usually ask the question first. Lugnut Nov 2012 #6

A timesaver.. Some insurance companies are not acceptable, so they don't want to waste SoCalDem Nov 2012 #7

It's probably more how they say it, how it's blurted out. n/t RKP5637 Nov 2012 #11

This is just as offensive as HeiressofBickworth Nov 2012 #8

That is really what irks me about today's world, there is no time to be civil, just time for RKP5637 Nov 2012 #9

I hear you... OneGrassRoot Nov 2012 #12

Bordering? Look behind you, way off in the distance. Egalitarian Thug Nov 2012 #14

Yeah, I was trying to be at least slightly optimistic... OneGrassRoot Nov 2012 #15

which reminds me of the woman who came into our shop to buy her daughters gifts newspeak Nov 2012 #22

I post a link to this group every chance I get, which speaks to your point... OneGrassRoot Nov 2012 #23

Sounds a lot like one of the former chairs of Health Care for All-WA eridani Nov 2012 #33

Many EMR's are more easily (read: quicker) searchable by DOB, vs the spelling of your last name. Cooley Hurd Nov 2012 #17

Oh, dear HeiressofBickworth Nov 2012 #24

Well... Cooley Hurd Nov 2012 #25

"civility is irrelevant in software design" HeiressofBickworth Nov 2012 #41

it is when you're the poor soul whose job it is to answer the phone... Cooley Hurd Nov 2012 #49

I asked my clinic why they did this. They said they are so pushed for time, are so overworked by uppityperson Nov 2012 #27

Thanks customerserviceguy Nov 2012 #29

Name? "Anyeshka Pryznkstvvyk"... LuvLoogie Nov 2012 #30

their patient computer files are organized by birthdate. BlueMan Votes Nov 2012 #43

A few years ago I had a visit with a new specialist and within the first few words milestogo Nov 2012 #18

+++ 1,000 +++ n/t RKP5637 Nov 2012 #19

They didn't ask my sister what insurance she had. dkf Nov 2012 #26

That, is not what I was objecting too. It's asking for insurance coverage within the first RKP5637 Nov 2012 #36

My parents wish that was the first thing they asked my sister. dkf Nov 2012 #37

Yep, I really do agree with you! And especially during a time of need when RKP5637 Nov 2012 #39

Priorities: 1. Least amoung of effort in the shortest period of time patrice Nov 2012 #28

It's the first question *I* ask when phoning a new doctor! Hekate Nov 2012 #31

I attempted to make an appointment with a doctor that WILL NOT TAKE CASH. Manifestor_of_Light Nov 2012 #32

No cash on premises = fewer robberies. Nye Bevan Nov 2012 #35

They call that "qualifying the buyer." n/t dogknob Nov 2012 #34

Health care in America Berserker Nov 2012 #38

It underlies my feelings about how fucked up health care is in America ... in fact, RKP5637 Nov 2012 #40

if they don't accept your insurance- they don't need your name, most likely. BlueMan Votes Nov 2012 #42

"Socialize"?? It used to be called common courtesy...now they don't even pretend to care. nt. OldDem2012 Nov 2012 #45

efficiency trumps 'courtesy' when it comes to overworked professional services. BlueMan Votes Nov 2012 #46

Pretty typical... sendero Nov 2012 #48

That makes sense, of course. What I object to is it being blurted out immediately. n/t RKP5637 Nov 2012 #57

You do have to pass a clearance test within the first 10 seconds Yo_Mama Nov 2012 #50

Thank Trickie Dick & Kaiser Permanante orpupilofnature57 Nov 2012 #51

Really, schools should be teaching how bullshitted Americans are, not the F'en motherhood and RKP5637 Nov 2012 #52

Me too. orpupilofnature57 Nov 2012 #53

Americans settle for less all of the time and say thank you so well. To me, the spirit that built RKP5637 Nov 2012 #60

When I call to ask for an appointment, I usually start out with wellstone dem Nov 2012 #55

You were lucky to have had a chance to say that - I was cut off and asked my insurance company! n/t RKP5637 Nov 2012 #56

In the UK you are asked which doctor (only) Rosa Luxemburg Nov 2012 #58

Our system in the US is deplorable, yet many defend it ... the mindset in the US is incredible. n/t RKP5637 Nov 2012 #59

this reminds me of people who complain about arely staircase Nov 2012 #61

I know, I would prefer to push 2 for English. n/t RKP5637 Nov 2012 #62

That's usually the second question I'm asked. It's the norm. n/t cynatnite Nov 2012 #63