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Spinoff: doctors office wait- New doctors office trend, no insurance accepted
Posted on 1/19/25 at 3:14 pm
Posted on 1/19/25 at 3:14 pm
I found out a few days ago I have a new assigned dr because my Doc moved on to her own office - no insurance, by patient membership ,over 55 is $105, under is $85,can use insurance for drugs if you'd like or if she can't get the drugs for some reason,no copay,
Never heard of this before. On ssi I can't afford to stay with her at membership cost. Anyone else heard of this ? Plus', negatives? Is this the future model?
Never heard of this before. On ssi I can't afford to stay with her at membership cost. Anyone else heard of this ? Plus', negatives? Is this the future model?
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Posted on 1/19/25 at 3:24 pm to lsubuddy
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Anyone else heard of this ?
That happened a LOT when the ACA was passed. It's basically just a doctor hanging up their own shingle and avoiding all the bullshite that comes along with insurance.
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no insurance
I assume you meant HC insurance, pretty sure she's got malpractice insurance.
Posted on 1/19/25 at 3:24 pm to lsubuddy
Is that per month or a one time fee?
Posted on 1/19/25 at 3:27 pm to lsubuddy
it was annoying calling around trying to find a new PCP
they either weren’t accepting new patients, accepting new patients but “new patient” appointments are more than 3 months out, or their model had switched to membership and you had to pay to join to be able to be scheduled
the whole model is inefficient, outdated and broken
dial…wait for grump old lady to answer…ask if they are accepting new patients…ask if they take insurance…ask when the next appointment is and have to listen to her ramble off dates and times way in the future while I click through my calendar. even after getting one, calling and asking to get referred and they have to still literally fax documents around and make it impossible to see your own reports. it’s all just extremely outdated way of doing business
how hard would it be to have a doctors office with online appointment scheduling, accurate appointment hours online, easy portal to email/message the doctors and nurses, have documents/notes uploaded, ability to teledoc for simple updates and follow ups, etc?
they either weren’t accepting new patients, accepting new patients but “new patient” appointments are more than 3 months out, or their model had switched to membership and you had to pay to join to be able to be scheduled
the whole model is inefficient, outdated and broken
dial…wait for grump old lady to answer…ask if they are accepting new patients…ask if they take insurance…ask when the next appointment is and have to listen to her ramble off dates and times way in the future while I click through my calendar. even after getting one, calling and asking to get referred and they have to still literally fax documents around and make it impossible to see your own reports. it’s all just extremely outdated way of doing business
how hard would it be to have a doctors office with online appointment scheduling, accurate appointment hours online, easy portal to email/message the doctors and nurses, have documents/notes uploaded, ability to teledoc for simple updates and follow ups, etc?
This post was edited on 1/19/25 at 3:33 pm
Posted on 1/19/25 at 3:31 pm to lsubuddy
Doctors are glorified street drug dealers. Don’t go unless you are having a major issue, and in that case, go to Urgent Care or Emergency Room.
Zero positive reason to go to a routine doctors office. That’s Pharma’s biggest target. I’m a positive person 100% of the time, until it comes to basic doctors.
Zero positive reason to go to a routine doctors office. That’s Pharma’s biggest target. I’m a positive person 100% of the time, until it comes to basic doctors.
This post was edited on 1/19/25 at 3:33 pm
Posted on 1/19/25 at 3:33 pm to HumbleTac
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Zero positive reason to go to a routine doctors office.
Absolutely brain dead take
Posted on 1/19/25 at 3:34 pm to lsubuddy
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Anyone else heard of this ?
Yes, 10 years ago
Posted on 1/19/25 at 3:34 pm to lsubuddy
We were lucky to get referred to IMO, the best PCP in Lake Charles. Home Doc won't just take anybody, strong conservative family man and even came saw my kids while we were in the hospital. Does rounds himself- old school.
Big, big fan.
Big, big fan.
Posted on 1/19/25 at 3:35 pm to lsubuddy
A lot of therapists are going this route
Posted on 1/19/25 at 3:36 pm to Delacroix22
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Absolutely brain dead take
‘Street doctors’ misdiagnose 73% of the time. Don’t be a science experiment.
Posted on 1/19/25 at 3:40 pm to HumbleTac
You’re in luck. In 10 years, only very wealthy people will be able to see a doctor. You will get the nurse practitioner or PA. Hope they can help you!
Posted on 1/19/25 at 3:42 pm to HumbleTac
Cool don’t become aware of prediabetes or high cholesterol or high blood pressure or any other array of preventable health conditions
Just go to the ER when your chest hurts, baw
Just go to the ER when your chest hurts, baw
Posted on 1/19/25 at 3:48 pm to HumbleTac
quote:This shitty advice is how my cancer got to stage 3 before I started treatment instead of just having a minor surgery.
Doctors are glorified street drug dealers. Don’t go unless you are having a major issue, and in that case, go to Urgent Care or Emergency Room.
Posted on 1/19/25 at 3:54 pm to Horsemeat
I’m glad you’re doing well. Just personal opinion, doctors tend to have people get on medications or have surgeries they don’t really need or would be fine without to the tune of 70% misdiagnosed. Sort of like Jiffy Lube telling you all the ‘flushes’ your car needs. My Tundra is just fine 220,000 miles later with just an oil change.
Everyone’s situation is different. Not judging or saying otherwise.
Everyone’s situation is different. Not judging or saying otherwise.
This post was edited on 1/19/25 at 4:07 pm
Posted on 1/19/25 at 3:55 pm to TheWalrus
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A lot of therapists are going this route
I think OP is talking more about concierge service doctors. I don't see therapist doing this as much as they are just going straight up private pay per session because dealing with insurance is seven levels of frickery.
Posted on 1/19/25 at 4:15 pm to HumbleTac
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HumbleTac
Member since Jan 2025
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What did Babytac get banned for?
Posted on 1/19/25 at 4:21 pm to HumbleTac
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tune of 70% misdiagnosed
I’m sure you have the supporting data for this.
Posted on 1/19/25 at 4:32 pm to Porter Osborne Jr
Its a per month membership cost they said
Posted on 1/19/25 at 4:45 pm to HumbleTac
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Zero positive reason to go to a routine doctors office.
So who do you call for that finger up the butt thingy?
Or do you just stick with the free ones?
Posted on 1/19/25 at 4:48 pm to LSUJML
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What did Babytac get banned for?
Good man. Tried several times for reinstatement. Misunderstood. I’m a nephew of his posting in his memory. Do not like or won’t repeat his antics.
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