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Originally Posted by Aces4
Yes, because a Dr was thrilled to make the $3.00 off your mother's visit. It never occurred to you that her Dr. was following up to insure her issue was completely recovered. On the other hand, it does sound like the Drs that the two of you had chosen may not have been vetted by you. 
Hate to disturb your visions but I have worked in healthcare, dentistry, the health insurance and LTDB arena. Why do you think physicians don't want to work in Florida, old people aren't as profitable for them. |
Doc made more than $3...that is just silliness. He told her to come back for the billing.
I guess you'd also be shocked to hear that the Medical Director at the nursing facility where she later lived for a few years into her 90s isn't primarily there for the patients/residents - he's there for the owners of the facility. And his starting point in making decisions is what benefits them (and his monthly or annual bonus). The real world....