There is no way to know that non surgical care will save money in the long run. Doctors in this country operate on the basis of what is best for the patient not what is best for the hospital’s accounting books.
I have worked in surgery for 37 years (RN) and I know of no Surgeon who refers to rate charts to diagnose patients.
I also know of no pediatricans who remove tonsils and adenoids!
Usually when a child is referred for a sore throat the doctor asks the child to open his/her mouth and what is called an examination is performed. Bammy really needs new speech writers because this crew from ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ isn’t working out for him.
Today I helped on 4 scheduled cases, 2 had insurance and 2 were called ‘promise to pay’, the term used by my hospital for private pay or no insurance. I noticed no difference in the level of care offered, and I really don’t get involved in how these clients (private pay), reinburse the physician’s or hospital. I suspect they either do the best they can or ignore the bills.
Under Obama care I do understand that 2 Surgeons will be retired, as well as myself, because after 37 years I really am tired of feeling like shite after hearing one of Obama’s rants about profit and health care. Yes I expect to receive top pay for a surgical nurse with 37 years of experience, and if that is tampered with by the Socialist President of the United States, I will retire and enjoy the grandkids.
If you need surgery, you really want me to assist the doctor, I have seen just about everything. But with Bammycare...the hell with it. Sorry for swearing.