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Old 05-05-2015, 03:20 PM
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Originally Posted by gerryann View Post
Very correct. For every contract for HMO's, the doc receives a monthly check. You will also get inferior care when he/she knows they will get the check regardless of weather they see you or not. If one is with a private insurance company (secondary to Medicare) the doc might do a lot of add on's, cause he'll get paid for it.

I disagree that the doc will drop his contract with Freedom Health. The more HMO's , the more checks he receives. It's a sure thing.

Obviously, not all docs are out for strictly the money. I'm sure somewhere here in TV there are some truly caring docs.
Just a minor correction. Freedom Health also has a Medicare Advantage plan (non HMO). If VPL is in that plan the doc will only get paid for the visit, not PPPM. If the doc only receives $10 for a visit I really don't think he'll stay with that plan for long.
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