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Originally Posted by RedChariot
I do not blame the stuff physicians at all. I don't think I said that. I blame the powers that be that made a promise they did not keep. In health care we must go the extra mile. I believe most feel let down. Some one noted in a recent post that they will never believe anything here again. I still feel that TVH should have honored those that are already their patients and grandfathered them in. From here on in United. Regarding the letter it just stated that there was a plan for a change in health care providers, but we would be grandfathered. No contract. Just their good word. Like I said,I'm a foolish old nurse who thought I was dealing with people who kept their word.
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In that case, my apologies. If you review the posts on the 6 or 7 threads that have been covering this topic, I'll think you'll find more than a few references to the physicians being "greedy" and "uncaring", which is way out of line, especially since I have known 2 of them for 30 years. Is TVH administration greedy and uncaring? Maybe, but how many businesses aren't? Like many, I disagree with their decision, especially the part that does not grandfather existing patients. Let's face it, if they take the long view, in 20 or 30 years they won't have to deal with those of us with traditional Medicare, myself included. I also think this was a horrible time for them to make such a huge decision, given that national healthcare policy might take a drastic about face come Jan 20,2017. They are taking a calculated financial risk, but I'm sure they looked at it thoroughly. I'm equally sure UHC did not get exclusivity and the use of the trademarked "The Villages" name without paying a significant royalty, which would limit their risk.