Somehow the numbers always seem to get better just before an election. Call me a cynic, but I don’t see that in my life nor the lives around me. People still hurting, can’t find jobs. I see them every day.
As a physician, I see them, too. But what is even MORE common is how many people have either NO health insurance anymore, or they have a crappy plan that doesn't pay for anything.
And for the joyous new millions of Medicaid recipients?
Good luck finding anyone who will take that.
Our practice doesn't and for good reason.
It pays so poorly that you'll lose money.
For another kick in the teeth, it's illegal for a Medicaid recipient to pay cash, or for us to accept it if we participate in the program.
So we don't participate.