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I hate our healthcare system and PAs/NPs
Posted on 8/10/17 at 6:15 pm
Posted on 8/10/17 at 6:15 pm
I went to the dermatologist for the first time to get my acne (shoulder and back, thankfully not face) looked at because it's been persistent for many months and resistant to OTC creams and medicines, changes in shampoos, etc. I was told all week that the doctor is looking forward to your visit and that her time is precious, and if I didn't notify of a cancellation within 24 hrs I'd be charged a fee of $50. I'm brought back to a room and wanted to confirm the doctor would see me, but instead the bubbly assistant told me "No, the NP will but she's really great!" The NP barely looked at my acne and wrote me scripts that costed $250. She didn't even stay for 7 minutes and would have left sooner if I didn't ask as many questions as I did. I asked for the dermatologist, even if it was just for 5 minutes because I trust her diagnosis more than someone who didn't specialize. I was billed $150 to see the damn NP and was told by cvs the scripts aren't covered by my health insurance, which I pay too much for. It prob cost them $30 bucks to make the damn antibiotics and they charge me $200.
Screw the healthcare system and the people scamming in it. I fully expected the doctor saw everyone as well because it took months to even get the appointment. Rant over but this is BS
Screw the healthcare system and the people scamming in it. I fully expected the doctor saw everyone as well because it took months to even get the appointment. Rant over but this is BS
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Posted on 8/10/17 at 6:17 pm to schwartzy
Moral of the story...stop eating greasy foods.
Posted on 8/10/17 at 6:17 pm to schwartzy
quote:stop trying to jew the system
schwartzy
Posted on 8/10/17 at 6:18 pm to schwartzy
You have Folliculitis I bet
Posted on 8/10/17 at 6:18 pm to schwartzy
I see nothing about PA's in this.
Posted on 8/10/17 at 6:21 pm to schwartzy
It's acne. I'm sure they've seen it a thousand times.
Posted on 8/10/17 at 6:23 pm to schwartzy
was this in Baton Rouge? The NP at the dermatologist my wife goes does just fine. And really, what is there to look at you have Acne, they know how to treat it. most dermatologist items are cosmetic, so the treatments are not covered by ins.
Posted on 8/10/17 at 6:27 pm to schwartzy
quote:
Costed
Posted on 8/10/17 at 6:28 pm to schwartzy
frick you,
PA
PA
Posted on 8/10/17 at 6:31 pm to schwartzy
quote:
The NP barely looked at my acne and wrote me scripts that costed $250. She didn't even stay for 7 minutes and would have left sooner if I didn't ask as many questions as I did
Devil's advocate: how long should a healthcare provider stay in the room once they have convinced themselves of the diagnosis, discussed it with you, and answered all your questions?
It is not fun to expect one thing and get another, for sure. I do not like that concept very much.
Posted on 8/10/17 at 6:41 pm to schwartzy
NPs make entirely too much money, but they are still more cost effective than a doctor in today's prescription driven medical world.
Posted on 8/10/17 at 6:44 pm to schwartzy
You taking any growth supplements, testosterone?
Posted on 8/10/17 at 6:46 pm to schwartzy
You have acne on your shoulders. The NP has probably seen hundreds inf not thousands of the same acne. She knew what she was doing.
Posted on 8/10/17 at 6:50 pm to schwartzy
quote:
went to the dermatologist for the first time to get my acne (shoulder and back, thankfully not face) looked at because it's been persistent for many months and resistant to OTC creams and medicines, changes in shampoos, etc. I was told all week that the doctor is looking forward to your visit and that her time is precious, and if I didn't notify of a cancellation within 24 hrs I'd be charged a fee of $50. I'm brought back to a room and wanted to confirm the doctor would see me, but instead the bubbly assistant told me "No, the NP will but she's really great!" The NP barely looked at my acne and wrote me scripts that costed $250. She didn't even stay for 7 minutes and would have left sooner if I didn't ask as many questions as I did. I asked for the dermatologist, even if it was just for 5 minutes because I trust her diagnosis more than someone who didn't specialize. I was billed $150 to see the damn NP and was told by cvs the scripts aren't covered by my health insurance, which I pay too much for. It prob cost them $30 bucks to make the damn antibiotics and they charge me $200. Screw the healthcare system and the people scamming in it. I fully expected the doctor saw everyone as well because it took months to even get the appointment. Rant over but this is BS
This sounds like my experience with a GI specialist and having to pay specialist co-pay on a follow-up visit when unbeknownst to me, a NP sees all follow up patients.
Posted on 8/10/17 at 7:03 pm to schwartzy
Bring your prescriptions to a mom and pop outfit and stay away from the CVS/Wallgreen pharmacies.
Posted on 8/10/17 at 7:28 pm to schwartzy
You went to the doctor for some pimples on your back? 
This post was edited on 8/10/17 at 7:31 pm
Posted on 8/10/17 at 7:31 pm to schwartzy
In todays world the consumer of healthcare needs to have a complete understanding of their health plan and prescription coverage. Its the only way to not get screwed.
Example- my son needed and antibiotic. The Dr prescribed clindamycin which wasnt covered under my prescription plan. CVS was going to charge me $245.00 for a ten day supply of liquid. I reviewed my script plan and spoke with the Dr on the phone. He changed the script to Amoxicillin for a grand total of $13 dollars.
$245 vs $13 is a big difference. Some consumers might have just paid it but by researching my plan coverage I saved a ton.
Consumers have to pay more for Dr visits and scripts thanks to high deductible plans. Dr's and pharmacys need to be more transparent on their pricing so consumers can make better decisions and if your only going to see a Np the price should reflect that.
Example- my son needed and antibiotic. The Dr prescribed clindamycin which wasnt covered under my prescription plan. CVS was going to charge me $245.00 for a ten day supply of liquid. I reviewed my script plan and spoke with the Dr on the phone. He changed the script to Amoxicillin for a grand total of $13 dollars.
$245 vs $13 is a big difference. Some consumers might have just paid it but by researching my plan coverage I saved a ton.
Consumers have to pay more for Dr visits and scripts thanks to high deductible plans. Dr's and pharmacys need to be more transparent on their pricing so consumers can make better decisions and if your only going to see a Np the price should reflect that.
This post was edited on 8/10/17 at 7:42 pm
Posted on 8/10/17 at 7:48 pm to schwartzy
quote:They hate you too.
schwartzy
Posted on 8/10/17 at 8:48 pm to schwartzy
quote:take a shower you nasty Hebe
acne (shoulder and back,
Posted on 8/10/17 at 8:57 pm to schwartzy
Obaamer screwed the pooch on this.
Mine went up 400% in 5 years, deductible also went up.
I pay 1/3 and my company pays 2/3, my part is $225 a month (my son and I)but doesn't pay anything until I pay the first $1,500.00.
This shite sucks - I hardly ever have a year where I reach the $1,500
Mine went up 400% in 5 years, deductible also went up.
I pay 1/3 and my company pays 2/3, my part is $225 a month (my son and I)but doesn't pay anything until I pay the first $1,500.00.
This shite sucks - I hardly ever have a year where I reach the $1,500
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