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“Also, she was "out of network" even though my ENT was "in-network".”
There’s the problem. Out of network doesn’t have a negotiated reimbursement with your insurance company so they are expected to pay the billed amount but usually negotiate a lower amount.
Average collection from an in network insurance company is $200-$300 for tubes in a child and about $100-$150 from Medicaid. If most MDs and CRNAs were making $1500 from tubes then they would do 3 of those 30 minute cases and call it a day and make more than the surgeon. That’s an outlier event.
There’s the problem. Out of network doesn’t have a negotiated reimbursement with your insurance company so they are expected to pay the billed amount but usually negotiate a lower amount.
Average collection from an in network insurance company is $200-$300 for tubes in a child and about $100-$150 from Medicaid. If most MDs and CRNAs were making $1500 from tubes then they would do 3 of those 30 minute cases and call it a day and make more than the surgeon. That’s an outlier event.
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I know that when I was involved in billing 10 years ago, some insurance companies would indirectly make in network anesthesia groups bill 5-10x what they actually collected. So even though you were billed $1500 the insurance company paid $300. Made you think you were grateful for insurance when they really paid a negotiated rate which was a fraction of the billing.
tldr: what you are billed is not always what is collected
tldr: what you are billed is not always what is collected
Megasites were all the rage in southern states in the late 90s and early 2000s. Alabama, Mississippi, and Georgia got some big auto plants utilizing them, but LA was not as fortunate.
It was sold to the state for around $3200/acre in early 2000s. It’s prime delta farmland which is worth a lot.
re: META building an office in ST Francisville ?
Posted by BB19 on 11/12/24 at 3:59 pm to Trout Bandit
Once META utilizes all the nuclear capacity then Entergy will have to fire up the mothballed plants.
re: META building an office in ST Francisville ?
Posted by BB19 on 11/12/24 at 3:37 pm to threeputt23
Direct high line link to nuclear plant to ensure "green" electricity?
re: META building an office in ST Francisville ?
Posted by BB19 on 11/9/24 at 8:37 am to frequent flyer
META data centersLarge data centers can have 100s of high paying positions. That being said, the West Feliciana project may be relatively small.
Holly Ridge project could be up to $10+ billion investment IF it happens.
Look toward the middle of the link for the information.
“ Richland TodayCompany: Laidley, LLC
Project Location Richland Parish
Targeted Employment: The Company and/or its affiliates shall be responsible for creating and maintaining in the State a certain number of full time equivalent (“FTE”) jobs with wages averaging 150% of the then statewide annual average wage, based on the total amount of Capital Investment associated with the Project as outlined in the following chart. “Capital Investment” shall mean that portion of the cost to the Company of acquiring, constructing, installing and equipping the Project that is, or would be with a proper election, eligible to be capitalized into the Project for U.S. federal income tax purposes (without regard to whether such expenditures are so capitalized.) “
Look toward the middle of the link for the information.
“ Richland TodayCompany: Laidley, LLC
Project Location Richland Parish
Targeted Employment: The Company and/or its affiliates shall be responsible for creating and maintaining in the State a certain number of full time equivalent (“FTE”) jobs with wages averaging 150% of the then statewide annual average wage, based on the total amount of Capital Investment associated with the Project as outlined in the following chart. “Capital Investment” shall mean that portion of the cost to the Company of acquiring, constructing, installing and equipping the Project that is, or would be with a proper election, eligible to be capitalized into the Project for U.S. federal income tax purposes (without regard to whether such expenditures are so capitalized.) “
USGS study of SW Ark Smackover. USGS Smackover
"Using a combination of water testing and machine learning, a U.S. Geological Survey-led study estimated between 5 and 19 million tons of lithium reserves are located beneath southwestern Arkansas. If commercially recoverable, the amount of lithium present would meet projected 2030 world demand for lithium in car batteries nine times over. "
"Using a combination of water testing and machine learning, a U.S. Geological Survey-led study estimated between 5 and 19 million tons of lithium reserves are located beneath southwestern Arkansas. If commercially recoverable, the amount of lithium present would meet projected 2030 world demand for lithium in car batteries nine times over. "
Are interest rates about to go up?
Posted by BB19 on 3/26/10 at 7:27 pm
Saw where the bond auction went bad.
Just wondering if this is an indication that interest rates are about to go up.
Just wondering if this is an indication that interest rates are about to go up.
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screw precious metals. This is my currency when the shite hits the fan.
Is that a Smith and Wesson M&P .22? If so, how do you like it?
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Will I need to put anything down or should I be able to get the whole thing financed?
Good news and bad news.
The bad news is that most banks require 20% down at least and you'll have to get an inhouse loan which means a higher interest rate. The good news is that if you plan on building there you could roll it into your home mortgage and use the land as collateral for the 20% on the home mortgage so that paying off the lot isn't just buying land but investing in your future home.
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Also, what is the going rate on land?
Just like with all real estate it's all about location location location. If you're buying 2 acres on Highland road just beside CCOL then you may be getting a deal of lifetime but if it's in the middle of the hood you're getting screwed. Land requires more research before buying so be careful. Make sure there are no liens, no underground storage tanks, make sure there is access, survey, no flooding, etc. etc. etc. You have to do your homework.
Something you may want to look into is owner financing but make sure you have a good lawyer who will take care of you. If you do it right you could save thousands but if you don't take care of everything you could lose a lot of money.
Sounds like you need to study some more before you sign any contracts but you're asking questions which is always a good start.
re: anybody harvest timber? have a question
Posted by BB19 on 8/28/09 at 6:58 pm to Worn Hanes
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What pine saw mills are in simsboro? I only know of Mid-States, but they primarily just treat
I don't know. The land has mostly large hardwood but also a lot of large pine. I asked someone else today and they thought Hamburg Ark. had a mill that took large timber. :dunno:
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There is a hardwood mill that takes large logs near Wilson, I beleive it is Barnes. My buddy is hauling hardwood logs measuring 48" diameter to them as quick as he can.
That's a long way a way from me.
re: anybody harvest timber? have a question
Posted by BB19 on 8/28/09 at 3:35 pm to TigerDeacon
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As for hunting, if you are hunting deer you would probably be better off doing a selective thinning because if the hardwood is that old there probably is little for them to eat there except acorns
I thought deer only ate corn :)
Where's the mill? Simsboro?
re: anybody harvest timber? have a question
Posted by BB19 on 8/28/09 at 10:23 am to Worn Hanes
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FWIW, my dad has been in the timber industry for over 30 years, and we've had conversations about land investments.
Are there still any sawmills that would take 80+ year old hardwood and pine? I'm looking at buying 70+ acres with trees this old. I'll probably leave the trees there for hunting but if I need some cash I would like to be able to cut them. Another issue is the current bottom in the timber industry. I'll wait until prices go up some before considering to cut. I just need to make sure that we could find someone to take logs this large.
re: A. Hays Town
Posted by BB19 on 8/26/09 at 3:28 pm to wizard of smart
It's at the corner of Gilbert and Querbes. I don't think it's a new home.
re: A. Hays Town
Posted by BB19 on 8/25/09 at 10:58 am to Y.A. Tittle
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For better or worse, the dude pretty much dictated the "look" of upper middle class residential BR for this era.
I think it was for the better. LA truly has unique homes due to the popularity of the "French-acadian" style. When I was interviewing for jobs I went to Tyler Tx. What I call the Texas "rock" style was everywhere and the classiest custom ones looked like spec houses compared to a custom built A. Hays Town designed home. Different strokes for different folks I guess.
re: A. Hays Town
Posted by BB19 on 8/25/09 at 8:48 am to Tigerpaw123
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To make sure the home or product you are interested in is in fact an A. Hays Town, please use the contact information below. Mr. Town's son continues his legacy of drawing homes and his grandson continues the tradition of building.
For more information on A. Hays Town, please contact : Leslie Hays Gladney at 225-926-2052 or LeslieGladney@aol.com
For custom design plans or construction, contact: Chris@Townconstruction.net
Thanks for the info.
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Just go to the library and checkout his books. I love A. Hays Town designed houses also. He uses a lot of reclaimed wood and brick in his homes.
I already have that one. The one I would really like to see is The Architectural Style of A. Hays Town, but unfortunately it runs around $2000.
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