Amen. Couldn't have said it better myself. I also saw an article about this in our local paper over the weekend. It also said that private ins. companies would likely follow in Medicare's footsteps. But of course. Don't want to cut into their huge profits by actually having to pay any claims
Lisa | Homepage | 08.22.07 - 10:33 pm | #

Lisa, I am already seeing the aggravation from the insurance companies while trying to get testing done for my patients. I think that if the patient pays for insurance, they should be able to get whatever test they agree to. I understand the concept of frivolous testing but if the patient wants a routine chest xray but doesn't have a specific symptom, some won't do it.
NPs Save Lives | Homepage | 08.24.07 - 7:42 am | #

And if you think private ins. companies are fun to fight, try Medicaid. Yeah, baby, welcome to my new world!
Lisa | Homepage | 08.24.07 - 10:47 pm | #

We don't take Medicaid unless it's Medicare/Medicaid.. I don't even want to think of the headaches.
NPs Save Lives | Homepage | 08.30.07 - 8:51 pm | #

here in the philippines, nurse patient ratio is so blah! So there's a high risk for errors. And imagine the work we have to accomplish all at the same time. *sigh*

as for medicare i'm not sure of the preventable errors coverage
rich | Homepage | 09.02.07 - 4:40 am | #

Hi guys, visit http://nursereview.org/, very useful source for nurses.
And also anyone who wants to link exchange, just email me: filipinonurse@gmail.com
philippinenurses | Homepage | 09.02.07 - 10:12 pm | #

ugh. i know. miserable choice. my boyfriend (an ob/gyn) and i conversed about this on our way to LA this weekend. we decided that this choice benefits no one.
TofuLou | Homepage | 09.03.07 - 8:46 pm | #

Rich, What are the nurse ratios in the Philippines?
NPs Save Lives | Homepage | 09.06.07 - 7:50 am | #

Thanks for the link to your site Philipine nurses.. I will check it out!
NPs Save Lives | Homepage | 09.06.07 - 7:51 am | #

TofuLou, I agree that it will help no one. I can't imagine how much malpractice insurance your boyfriend must have to pay! We don't have many of them here in my town anymore. It's too expensive to practice.
NPs Save Lives | Homepage | 09.06.07 - 7:53 am | #

that's why he had to be part of a medical group - because they pay for his malpractice. it's something ridiculous like 350k/year. unbelievable.
TofuLou | Homepage | 09.06.07 - 11:33 pm | #

HOLY COW TofuLou! I'm just trying to make a quarter of that amount to make my bonus for the year.. Gotta pay off those loans.
NPs Save Lives | Homepage | 09.07.07 - 9:20 pm | #

Absolutely right-on!
NurseReview.org | Homepage | 09.10.07 - 4:10 am | #

Thanks Nurse Review!
NPs Save Lives | Homepage | 09.17.07 - 9:30 pm | #