[yoe]

I got a taste of Socialized Medicine yesterday when I went to a recommended "wound Center" needing immediate care...I was told they 'the wound center' didn't take walk ins, I could make an appointment that would be in around 14 days! At which time my wounds would have healed or one limb or the other would have to be amputated. I consequently went to an Urgent Care near me and was given fast and very professional help.

[litehaus]

Aw, com’on !! The reason is : NO DANG LAWYERS in the waiting room(s) to SUE the DOCTORS ! PERIOD

Ask your anesthesiologist what his/her INSURANCE premiums are...They’re more than most folks make in more than years !

[PLMerite]

I think “wound centers” are for people with wounds that aren’t healing, not for people who are bleeding out.

[Yaelle]

This is basic. Since I have a health share and not insurance, I pay cash at doctors (but will get reimbursed 100% if over the deductible). When my little one was sick yesterday, I didn’t call a pediatrician tomschedule her for two weeks from now. Walked into the local urgent care and she was seen in 10 minutes.

Because I pay a fair price for a doctor’s appt (around $100, what it should cost when you need a doc right now, seems fair for their equipment and expertise and immediate attention). The middleman crap with insurances, copay, and tons of office staff necessary, raises the actual cost. It’s a total joke. People actually think the doctor costs that $30 copay?