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Originally Posted by dbussone
I don't belong to the VHS, preferring instead to not be limited in the selection/referral of physicians. Having said that, I don't understand why VHS would be a factor in calling TV "unfriendly."
VHS will continue to work for some, and those who have been forced to seek other sources for healthcare may be justifiably upset. However, the existence of VHS is a benefit for those who can use it.
When you get down to it, the developer is trying to provide a decent source of healthcare for the residents of TV. He certainly had no obligation to do so. I can't think of another similar municipality that has taken on this challenge.
VHS is a business, and businesses make decisions based on environmental and other circumstances. VHS is not my cup of tea, but I wouldn't castigate VHS or the developer for attempting to initiate something unique or different. I won't use VHS but will give it a thumbs up! [emoji106][emoji106]
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Very well said. I get the impression from hundreds of posts on the subject that many people feel that TVH was THE health system of TV, and that it would be the best choice for EVERYONE. Clearly, it is not. There are those that complain that it was used as a "selling point"---anyone who made a decision to buy here on that basis is frankly naïve. There are those that feel it was a "bait and switch" scam, but that is a wild accusation based on the assumption that changing to UHC advantage only was a decision made years in advance, which is simply unrealistic if you know how the insurer-provider relationship works.
TVH was an attempt to offer a quality choice in healthcare for residents of TV. The "developer" poured millions into building state of the art office space, recruiting physicians and staffing these offices. They DID NOT have to do that. TVH is NOT TV. It is a separate business entity that is attempting to be the quality model of an ACO/PCMH. So far they are achieving that goal, thanks to the hard work of those involved. Do they face hard financial decisions? All businesses do. Does anyone think, given the current direction of national healthcare policy that they will continue to have the myriad of insurance choices that they currently have? Think again, remember the Holy Grail of the left, and the starting point of the ACA was single payer government health insurance. Be thankful for the choices you have right now, as long as they last. The current trajectory will change that.
To those that feel they were "sold" on TV because of TVH---TVH has been here 4-5 years, TV for over 25. Gee, how did they ever sell a property before TVH???
To those that feel it was "bait and switch"---I have no knowledge of the early days of TV, but there are people out there who do, so...
When the first pickleball court opened, was it available for anyone to play? Was it only later that you needed to take the course and get ranked? Was that "bait and switch", or did things change?
When the first golf course opened, was there anything like "priority membership"? As expansion occurred, priority membership is almost required to get a decent tee time in high season. Was that "bait and switch"?
Early residents saw a small golf cart community with decent amenities. Did they envision expansion across 466, then 466A, and now 44? There are still those that complain about that. Was it "bait and switch"?
I think there are those that have the mindset that TVH is just another "amenity". It is not. It is a choice. That choice will work for some and not others. Healthcare delivery will change, and while upsetting, that will force patients to make changes as well. People tend to abhor change, hence the angst.