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I think that Kaiser's poor reputation is primarily driven by their managed healthcare model (which you rightly mention isn't consistent outside of their region)
by swasheck 9y ago
I think that Kaiser's poor reputation is primarily driven by their managed healthcare model (which you rightly mention isn't consistent outside of their region). I don't have evidence to support why this is the case, but colloquially it has to do with this fear of losing choice. People would rather select their labs and pharmacies than just "go downstairs and wait for it to be filled." Additionally, they feel like they don't have a choice in PCP when they're just given a list of doctors at their nearest clinic.
- maxxxxx 9y agoBased on what do people choose labs and pharmacies? I don't get that. When I had Kaiser I loved the fact that all was in house and worked reasonably well. Now I have a PPO and I have no clue how I would choose a doctor.
- swasheck 9y agoI don't get it either, but it's what I hear (again, colloquial evidence). I'm also at a loss with my recent transition.
- DrScump 9y agoYou can choose your pharmacy. You can get scripts and take them to any pharmacy (e.g. Costco) to be filled. I'm missing why an external lab would be preferable.