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Sir Kenyth · 10-26-2001, 03:19 PM

Part of the problem that led to HMOs was the fact the medical facilities were ripping off the insurers. It was the equivalent of going shopping and letting the stores tell you what and how much you need to buy and that the cost doesn't matter. I remember my son getting a dose of liquid sedative once before a procedure. That little paper cup cost $100!!! I checked on the medication name and one hundred bucks could darn near buy a years supply at the pharmacy! There was no competition and the medical community set it's own prices as it saw fit. When was the last time you saw a new drug become over the counter? It don't happen often folks! If the medical community had anything to say about it, you'd need a prescription for an aspirin! Nothing like a 5 minute doctors visit at 60-100 dollars a pop to bring in the cash! I'm not saying doctors don't deserve to be payed very well. I'm saying that things got out of hand with medical costs and now were paying the price as patients while the insurance companies fight back.

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10-26-2001, 03:19 PM	#3
Sir Kenyth Fzoul Chembryl Join Date: August 30, 2001 Location: somewhere Age: 55 Posts: 1,785	Part of the problem that led to HMOs was the fact the medical facilities were ripping off the insurers. It was the equivalent of going shopping and letting the stores tell you what and how much you need to buy and that the cost doesn't matter. I remember my son getting a dose of liquid sedative once before a procedure. That little paper cup cost $100!!! I checked on the medication name and one hundred bucks could darn near buy a years supply at the pharmacy! There was no competition and the medical community set it's own prices as it saw fit. When was the last time you saw a new drug become over the counter? It don't happen often folks! If the medical community had anything to say about it, you'd need a prescription for an aspirin! Nothing like a 5 minute doctors visit at 60-100 dollars a pop to bring in the cash! I'm not saying doctors don't deserve to be payed very well. I'm saying that things got out of hand with medical costs and now were paying the price as patients while the insurance companies fight back. ------------------ Member of ORT Master Barbsman and weilder of the razor wit! Official royal toad! Ribbit! Ribbet I say! The true secret to happiness is not having what you want, it's wanting what you have!