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You're mixing up which way the money goes. The doctor's practice or hospital gets the extra $1656, from the insurer. That's the problem.
by bandrami 2y ago
You're mixing up which way the money goes. The doctor's practice or hospital gets the extra $1656, from the insurer. That's the problem.
- jjav 2y agoThen the solution is obvious. The government can pay this doctor their 300K salary directly out of taxes and we cut out everyone else. Win/win for everyone who matters.
- bandrami 2y agoMassachusetts is trying essentially this and should have the initial results by the end of they FY. I'm hopeful.
- ceejayoz 2y ago> The doctor's practice or hospital gets the extra $1656, from the insurer. No, they don't. Insurance pays out their negotiated rate of like $100 for that 15 minute appointment. (Which likely has some pre- and post-appointment work involved. My doc has clearly at least skimmed my chart prior, and I get a written note later. I'm also seen by a nurse initially.) The rates have to be obscenely high on paper so the insurer gets their big win negotiating. The rest just... evaporates. https://imgur.com/a/X5oLXgr https://imgur.com/a/X5oLXgr