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2016-06-02 Economy

Cash-only doctors abandon the insurance system

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Posted by Fred 2016-06-02 00:00|| || Front Page|| [4 views ] Top

#1 I know of several doctors that you just pay a monthly fee for. You can see them 2-3 times a year for $25/month. Extra visits aren't that much more and all added up is a fuckload cheaper than a monthly insurance premium.

I expect to see more and more of this. Until the insurance companies start seeing too much business go the cash only doctor's way and have their paid lawmakers outlaw it.

Posted by DarthVader 2016-06-02 00:27|| 2016-06-02 00:27|| Front Page Top

#2 These doctors sound unamerican; audit them immediately.

Posted by Airandee 2016-06-02 06:41|| 2016-06-02 06:41|| Front Page Top

#3 Darth has it right. We'll see more "Concierge" healthcare available for those who have the means. Of course, using services of this type will be "racist" (or something).

Posted by Vast Right Wing Conspiracy 2016-06-02 08:45|| 2016-06-02 08:45|| Front Page Top

#4 Grey or Black Market arising around government central management. This is my surprise face.

Posted by Procopius2k 2016-06-02 09:24|| 2016-06-02 09:24|| Front Page Top

#5 HSA Accounts work splendidly for this (for now, anyway).

Posted by Mullah Richard 2016-06-02 11:09|| 2016-06-02 11:09|| Front Page Top

#6 These doctors sound unamerican; audit them immediately.

You won't have to wait too long - doctors already have high audit rates; this will just repaint the bullseye on their backs.

Posted by Raj 2016-06-02 11:30|| 2016-06-02 11:30|| Front Page Top

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