[shcisamax]

Hmmn. Wonder how did they decide who gets "the letter"? We didn't.

[NotGolfer]

I was assurred everyone would get a letter! We got ours on day 3 after they first went out. I'd guess that if you didn't get one..you will this next week.

[NotGolfer]

Originally Posted by Challenger

My wife and I have lived here for 18 months. Medicare. Both have reasonably significant health issues. Came from Md and previously belonged to a Johns Hopkins primary care group. Both have had surgical proceedures since comming here .

Are we the only people on this forum who have received what we believe to be very good health care from TV based physicians and our local community hospital ?

Nope you are not the only folks! We've received very good care so far!! One of us has fairly significant health issues as well.

[Bonny]

We have been here for 12 1/2 years and have had very good care.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by Bonny

We have been here for 12 1/2 years and have had very good care.

You and I share a doctor we both admire VERY much. Dr. Hamilton Fish an endocrinologist in Leesburg.

We also have the best dentist we have ever had. Palm Ridge Dental with both women being extremly good. Dr. Kathleen Williams and Dr. Reem Jabar. (and warm as well)

It is hard to find excellent family doctors here and if you do find a great one, sometimes you have to be on a waiting list for over a YEAR.

I am a person who believes you increase your chances of survival if you take the time to find the best doctor and medical facility you can.

I don't summarily dismiss all physicians here, but some of them just aren't REAL GOOD.

[MWR46]

Originally Posted by Angela Heroux

Just finished reading the letter from
Gary Morse. Really excited we may have Health Care!
With almost 95,000 we are a city to itself!
Hoping the cost is affordable
We're in!!

Also read the letter, wondering what insurance they will take? Letter seems to exclude Medicare but I may be reading into it. Since you have to "Join" I fear this may put the cost out of reach for many..Thoughts ?

[gomoho]

I received the letter from Gary Morse about the new health care system and also the letter saying when they build one in my neighborhood I would get a priority invite. Well I have been on the waiting list since June and live in Hadley - I don't think you can get any closer to the new facility than Hadley so this looks to be to be a farse and I am sorely disappointed on how this has been handled. I know I it's a new start up, but looks like the left hand doesn't know what the right hand is doing. Hope the care they supply is better.

[ilovetv]

"Just remember, the successful doctors here in The Villages have to figure out how to survive on Medicare reimbursements. Comparing medical care here to a place like Boston, where doctors see a relatively low number of medicare patients, just highlights the problems with low Medicare reimbursements.

We have had good luck so far with PCP. However, my wife recently had a hospital stay at The Villages Hospital. The bill was $28,953.68. We paid a $200 deductible and PCP paid $6,206.76 which I assume is the Medicare reimbursement rate. I guess the hospital ate the rest."

The quoted sentence in bold above is a concept that people refuse to look at. How in the world do consumers expect medical providers to hire and attract excellent doctors, nurses and technicians when 85% of patients at TVRH are on Medicare, and the above is how much Medicare pays of the actual costs to deliver the care.....in a hospital that does not have unionized (higher) nurse wages and benefits to pay????

Given the circumstances, I think any effort Mr. Morse makes to provide a primary care physician practice in which they can attract good physicians for a sensible salary that is cost-effective and balances the budget......is a gift horse not to be questioned in the mouth.

And also, nobody has to go there. Take it or leave it.

[CanalTownMary]

Got my letter the other day and am very excited about this concept. It is long overdue. I am going to urge my Dr. in Maryland to consider applying as he is a great GP. So exciting.

[YouNeverKnow]

Originally Posted by Bonny

We have been here for 12 1/2 years and have had very good care.

Sent you a PM

[sharonga]

yes, but what does it mean?? will you have to join???? any one know?

[ginnyradtkeRN]

Don't get too excited until you read the letter and wait for all the angles involved in this future healthcare program. One of the things that we as 50 and over residents do is jump before thinking. Anything you do related to your health should be looked at several times, like getting second opinions for surgeries, etc. I've been a nurse for 43 years and have seen many many seniors pushed into new things that later are questionable. Let's all wait and see what this new Healthcare brings us before we get too excited. I'm sure everyone will get the letter.