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Originally Posted by dbussone
VPL - why would our Medicare premiums be reduced because Walgreens starts a blood testing program? I don't see the connection. And the reason I say that is the big commercial labs are under per patient per month contracts (capitation) already. That is why a Medicare plan encourages you to use a specific lab, or you pay an out of pocket fee.
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Not just because of Walgreens and not "now" meaning today or tomorrow. My question is this: Now that the field of blood testing has been revolutionized, will the considerable savings eventually filter down to Medicare recipients? It's just a thought, I can't say that I really expect it to lower Medicare premiums. But, then again, why not?