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evidently at least part of the staffing companies income comes from the premium medical procedures such as plastic surgery..saving lives not-so much our wonderful anything for a buck healthcare
The law of supply and demand doesn't really apply to the state regulated dumpster fire we have for a healthcare system.
If you have an explanation on why a contract employee who is needed to work more hours corresponding to a higher revenue for a staffing company would have their hours cut I'd be happy to listen, but I don't think there is one.
FWIW my brother is an ER doctor and I've seen the opposite.
Most ER providers in the U.S. work for staffing companies that have contracts with hospitals. Those staffing companies are losing revenue as hospitals postpone elective procedures and non-coronavirus patients avoid emergency rooms. Health insurers are processing claims more slowly as they adapt to a remote workforce.
And everyone who reads the article knows that the hospitals are gaining revenue because they are getting more COVID-19 patients. So why in the world is there a financial problem? Why does the extra COVID-19 revenue not offset the elective procedures etc.? Could you explain it to us? Is that too much trouble?
And, thanks, Elvis (commenting above), for some extra info.
Another stupid article from stupid writers.
And everyone who reads the article knows that the hospitals are gaining revenue because they are getting more COVID-19 patients. So why in the world is there a financial problem? Why does the extra COVID-19 revenue not offset the elective procedures etc.? Could you explain it to us? Is that too much trouble?
Maybe due to the high number of people without insurance, illegals, etc? Since many people are out of a job now, it's kind of difficult, if not impossible for many to pay their medical insurance. And it's doubtful they have any significant funds in the bank ready to hand over to the hospitals, if they can't even afford the monthly expense of the insurance. But the hospitals cannot turn these people away. Treatment must be given for those that require it. If hospitals can no longer handle it, the government will have no choice but to step in and assume responsibility for managing the situation.
Last I heard, 1/2 of all Americans don't have $500 in the bank.
Our medical system is a disaster, as with many other sectors of our economy. I don't think the doctors, nurses and other staff should suffer, especially when they are needed most, as they are not the problem. Many of the issues should have been addressed long age, but they were just given a bandaid, and it was decided that the best thing to do is to continue kicking the can down the road. We've put so many layers of lipstick on this pig, it's not funny anymore.
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