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sylvi

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26. Well, to be honest

Fri May 3, 2013, 03:22 AM

May 2013

the office worker scheduling the appointments usually isn't qualified to take much of a medical history over the phone, and if you were referred by another physician, they have likely already faxed the pertinent data and records to the consulting specialist.

Still, there's no excuse for them being "nasty" though, and an "Oh, I'm sorry to hear that" goes a long way. Perhaps you should mention that to the doctor.

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Health Care Providers and Fear of Not Getting Paid...A Rant [View all] LibDemAlways Apr 2013 OP

That is why some practices do not accept Medicare, or it is vital to have supplemental. That has still_one Apr 2013 #1

several years ago Worried senior Apr 2013 #2

Jeez, making an issue of $25.00 as the patient is being prepared for LibDemAlways Apr 2013 #7

Would you pay for the medical care of every stranger who asked? Donald Ian Rankin Apr 2013 #3

The issue is not whether the doctor should get paid. Of course he should. And I LibDemAlways Apr 2013 #4

Sure, but I think the poster was just desiring some soft skills and some emphasis on the care too. TheKentuckian Apr 2013 #5

Thanks for "getting" it. One thing I've LibDemAlways Apr 2013 #6

+1. True about DU. FSogol Apr 2013 #8

Right on though I don't see what there is to get, it seems really basic and natural to me. TheKentuckian May 2013 #14

As a health care worker Texasgal Apr 2013 #9

I never said I wouldn't get them the info. I had every intention of getting LibDemAlways Apr 2013 #11

All dr offices I make appts with require insurance info on the phone. Honeycombe8 Apr 2013 #10

Asking for insurance info over the phone is new to me. I've always LibDemAlways Apr 2013 #12

Well, ALL drs. I've made appts w/in recent yrs asks for the info on the phone. Honeycombe8 May 2013 #17

Too many doctors and dentists offices are now primarily are focused on payment ... slipslidingaway Apr 2013 #13

I was sitting in my dentist's waiting room a few years back when LibDemAlways May 2013 #15

Good for you for leaving to find a more compassionate provider... slipslidingaway May 2013 #16

I understand their position. We don't know the whole story, either. Honeycombe8 May 2013 #18

Just jumping in here and I agree we do not know the entire story ... slipslidingaway May 2013 #19

Again, I'll ask: Do you work for free? Honeycombe8 May 2013 #21

You work. You expect to get paid. I get it. LibDemAlways May 2013 #25

I agree with the business's position, I guess. Honeycombe8 May 2013 #37

Nobody is expecting anyone to work for free ... slipslidingaway May 2013 #35

The OP doesn't say he's poor. And yes, he expected the dentist to work for free. Honeycombe8 May 2013 #38

Where you there? Again we do not know the full story... slipslidingaway May 2013 #40

I've worked for free. Gormy Cuss May 2013 #42

No one should have to sell a house in order to stay afloat with LibDemAlways May 2013 #22

Thanks, we are among the lucky ones ... slipslidingaway May 2013 #36

You know what? I do frequently work for free. I'm LibDemAlways May 2013 #20

Do you pull out your checkbook and offer up $2,000 to ease your employer's suffering? Honeycombe8 May 2013 #39

Every single time my primary care provider has had to refer me to someone else, the bike man May 2013 #23

Fewer and fewer doctors in this area are accepting Medicare patients. As it is, LibDemAlways May 2013 #24

In their defense, it is not unreasonable for them to expect payment. They do have expenses. nt bike man May 2013 #30

Bike Man, of course they were going to get paid. I told them LibDemAlways May 2013 #31

Well, to be honest sylvi May 2013 #26

Sylvi, the appointment scheduler never even asked LibDemAlways May 2013 #28

That's nothing compared to what I've seen davidn3600 May 2013 #27

If a business agrees to accept a credit card as LibDemAlways May 2013 #29

God forbid they actually check your insurance BEFORE you go in!!! cbdo2007 May 2013 #32

Where did I write I wasn't going to provide the insurance info? LibDemAlways May 2013 #33

APPARENTLY NOT cbdo2007 May 2013 #34

It's a failing system, of course it sucks. nt bemildred May 2013 #41