[Jayhawk]

Those who assume I have the Advantage program today are making a bad assumption. I don't, but I will.

Why?

Because I value the service and care I receive from VHS. I understand how business works. If I want their service / care, I need to comply with the requirements of the business.

There are currently 37 PCP's listed on the various VHS web pages (not counting the Aisenstat's who are still shown but not really there).

Now, using the MAXIMUM number of patients (1,250) that each doctor can accept, that equates to 46,250 available patient slots.

Many folks who have complained about the new requirements state they are concerned about being away from TV for long periods of time, like during summers, and therefore limited in coverage.

There are now about 120,000 residents in TV, so wouldn't it make sense that with limited capacity, the business would make decisions that would positively impact the most residents as well as the business's ability to remain strong?

I get it that this is disappointing to some, but 50 years of having health insurance confirms to me that plans and providers change darn near every year. That's just the way it works.

Best of luck as you choose to stay in the system or withdraw for other choices.