Shouldn't we ridicule it for a little while longer?
I tweaked my knee a couple of weeks ago, and while it's not terribly painful, there is still some localized tenderness. My medical intervention (limping) is not making it better. I thought I'd give up and go see the Doc.
So, I called to schedule an appointment...
My original PCP is no longer there
The new PCP assigned by the payer, is no longer there
Called the payer for a new list of eligible docs
None of them are with the practice anymore, either.
I explained my problem to the 4th practice I called and she explained that "a whole lot of docs have left and we haven't been able to replace them. We're not taking new patients."
This is a large group (statewide) that is owned by Hospital Corporation of America, one of the nations biggest HC companies @ about $50B in revenue.
When I asked, so why are all the docs leaving?
She could only say "oh, I don't know." Said it so fast it sounded like one word.
She knew.
I can only speculate that it's because of the mandate. That, or they're dying off.
Knee still hurts
Up to it, but it seems to be really sensitive and stupid.