September 15, 2020 Recent News
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President Trump acknowledged in March that he purposely downplayed the seriousness of Covid in February so not to panic the country. This came out now, just before the election, in a book by Bob Woodward, a Democrat. There could not have been any political reason that Woodward waited to tell this, could there?
Physicians were dropping out of Vermont's One Care due to finances. The organization was paying the physicians $3.25 per patient per month they were dropping that to between $1.75 to $4.25 per patient per month depending on whether or not the organization saves money or not. In other words they want less tests and less healthcare for the same or less price. This makes the physicians, who have already seen a large drop in their practices due to Covid, at greater risk than previously. Why would anyone do it? This may be the death knell for all pay healthcare in the state to the chagrin of the state officials who back the concept.
A physician member of the staff at Physicians Premier went to the ER to get a Covid test. He was hoping it would be free but he got a bill for $10,984. This was paid by his insurance company in full. The physician is actually in charge of the antibody tests at four other Physician Premier facilities and being paid $4000 for this part time gig. He was not examined by the ED physician but did speak with him and his part of the bill was $2100. The pathologist then resigned from the organization and called the charges outrageous and possibly fraudulent. He also reported the outlandish charge to the insurer, a subdivision of United Health. They are now under investigation for paying the claim and possible fraud. Top
United Memorial Medical Center in Houston is voiding charges for lab work for Covid tests. The patients got a panel of respiratory tests which they had not consented to. The bill came to $2,715 per patient for the unwanted tests.
A former trustee and vice -chair of Beaumont Health has called for the firing of the system CEO, COO and CMO. He sent a letter to the state AG asking her to push the board release the trio. This is after a group of donors to Beaumont has also asked for the same thing.
The Morrow County Ohio, commissioners are suing to invalidate OhioHealth's purchase of the county hospital's physician practice and the lease of the facilities. They are also trying to remove three member of the hospital board that allowed this to occur.
Over 1000 hospitals sent a letter to the feds to make sure they continue to get steep drug discounts under the 340B Drug Program. They want low cost and high reimbursement. Top
A California state senator has queried the state medical board as to why an OB/Gyn practicing in Bakersfield has not lost his license. The medical board has twice given the physician a revoked Stayed license due to several maternal and infant deaths. This is initiated by Consumer Watchdog who his putting pressure on the senator to put pressure on the medical board.
Scripps has announced that almost 1000 physicians have joined to take the new insurance plan Alignment Healthcare. I wonder how many of the physicians agreed to take this plan. I would assume none. Top
DISCLAIMER: Although this article is updated periodically, it reflects the author's point of view at the time of publication. Nothing in this article constitutes legal advice. Readers should consult with their own legal counsel before acting on any of the information presented.