Please register to participate in our discussions with 2 million other members - it's free and quick! Some forums can only be seen by registered members. After you create your account, you'll be able to customize options and access all our 15,000 new posts/day with fewer ads.
How can insurers negotiate for lower rates when the overhead for doctors continues to rise? In 1988 I paid $19.00 for a case of copy paper. I now can get a case on sale for $34.99. Medical office rent is ridiculous. We pay over $3200 a month for 1850 square feet.
They CAN but I didn't say it was the RIGHT thing to do.
They can always find another provider whose overhead costs were lower.
I mainly meant they can pay lower prices for surgery, not for routine doctor visits. If a doctor wants to charge $30,000 for a surgery that someone in another town will perform it for $16,000, I'd gladly give the policyholder a gas card and a voucher for a hotel stay for the family member who is staying with them and call it a win-win.
How can insurers negotiate for lower rates when the overhead for doctors continues to rise? In 1988 I paid $19.00 for a case of copy paper. I now can get a case on sale for $34.99. Medical office rent is ridiculous. We pay over $3200 a month for 1850 square feet.
That's abut $20 sq ft with the CAM. That isn't bad.
They CAN but I didn't say it was the RIGHT thing to do.
They can always find another provider whose overhead costs were lower.
I mainly meant they can pay lower prices for surgery, not for routine doctor visits. If a doctor wants to charge $30,000 for a surgery that someone in another town will perform it for $16,000, I'd gladly give the policyholder a gas card and a voucher for a hotel stay for the family member who is staying with them and call it a win-win.
They will not have an easy time finding a provider in the United States with low overhead costs. Regarding surgical fees, most surgeons accept a negotiated fee for the surgery that includes a 90 day global fee. Doctors are not paid near as well as you seem to believe. There was a surgeon on the radio last week who was infuriated that Obama stated that surgeons made thousands of dollars for amputating a foot. He said he made $700 to $1000 dollars and that he had to treat the patient for free for any care related to the amputation for 90 days. He calculated that he made approximately $30 per hour for his care for these amputation cases.
That's abut $20 sq ft with the CAM. That isn't bad.
That isn't bad based on what amount of reimbursment per patient? I would love to see your projection. Don't forget that the doctor has to pay employees to render a service.
They will not have an easy time finding a provider in the United States with low overhead costs. Regarding surgical fees, most surgeons accept a negotiated fee for the surgery that includes a 90 day global fee. Doctors are not paid near as well as you seem to believe. There was a surgeon on the radio last week who was infuriated that Obama stated that surgeons made thousands of dollars for amputating a foot. He said he made $700 to $1000 dollars and that he had to treat the patient for free for any care related to the amputation for 90 days. He calculated that he made approximately $30 per hour for his care for these amputation cases.
Why don't you call some surgical offices in your area and find out? I feel no obligation to educate you. You just throw out random crap without a clue.
Why don't you call some surgical offices in your area and find out? I feel no obligation to educate you. You just throw out random crap without a clue.
You think they'll just tell me over the phone?
Ha...you're a lot dumber than I thought.
Why don't you give me the number where you work and I'll ask them. I mean, they'll be MORE than happy to tell me, right?
Ha...you're a lot dumber than I thought.
Why don't you give me the number where you work and I'll ask them. I mean, they'll be MORE than happy to tell me, right?
I feel proud that a person like you would consider me dumb. I consider that a compliment considering the source. Thank you.
A person like me?
Whatever the hell that's supposed to mean....
Ponder it grasshopper. Peace to you.
Please register to post and access all features of our very popular forum. It is free and quick. Over $68,000 in prizes has already been given out to active posters on our forum. Additional giveaways are planned.
Detailed information about all U.S. cities, counties, and zip codes on our site: City-data.com.
Please register to participate in our discussions with 2 million other members - it's free and quick! Some forums can only be seen by registered members. After you create your account, you'll be able to customize options and access all our 15,000 new posts/day with fewer ads.
