Balance and surprising billing Trojan horse to gut reimbursement in general?
Congress Is About to Give Health Insurance Companies the Nuclear Weapon in the War on Physicians
The benchmark solution intended to eliminate balance billing will lead to the collapse of the commercial insurance market negotiations with physicians who work in hospitals and drive reimbursement to the lowest levels.
www.highyieldscript.com
Saw this on the white coat investor forums. Many feel this is the Trojan horse insurances are trying to sneak into law to gut broader reimbursement. (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - July 19, 2019 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: myrandom2003 Tags: Pain Medicine Source Type: forums
Extracurriculars as Non-Traditional
What is everyone doing for extracurriculars as a non-traditional applicant? I'd love to quit my job, and focus 100% of my time of developing EC's for my application, but that's not feasible as I still need health insurance, money for bills, etc.
I currently volunteer at a hospital, and am heavily involved in an education outreach committee for a professional organization I'm in (engineering related, as that is my current occupation. I'm also on a committee at my current employer (after...
Extracurriculars as Non-Traditional (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - July 15, 2019 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: AB92 Tags: Nontraditional Students Source Type: forums
What happens to Pain Med if Elizabeth Warren Wins?
Democrat vs. Democrat: How Health Care Is Dividing the Party
An issue that united the party in 2018 has potential to fracture it in 2020.
www.nytimes.com
“Trump and the Republicans will spend a billion dollars telling the American people that the Democrats want to take away your health insurance,” Mr. Delaney said, “and he would be correct.” (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - July 1, 2019 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: drusso Tags: Pain Medicine Source Type: forums
Can't afford health insurance and am stressed out
Hello,
So I am starting my first year of Medical School at ATSU-SOMA, and I was first misinformed that my health insurance through my job would continue a couple months after I left, but someone just told me that my benefits would end the day I left. Now I am incredibly stressed out because I am already going to be borrowing ~$310,000 (~$78,000/year), and the insurance companies told me I will be paying approximately $250-$280/month for insurance.
I can't go on my parents' insurance...
Can't afford health insurance and am stressed out (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - June 29, 2019 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Saleemrodman1 Tags: Medical Students - DO Source Type: forums
$42 an hour pharmacist job, would you take it?
have a potential job opportunity. medical marijuana dispensing pharmacist. 90k for the first 3 months, then bumps up to 95k. after that 2.5% raise every year. 40 hours a week. supposedly much much better quality of life compared to retail. can work while sitting down, having an actual lunch, no bitchy customers, etc. i'm hoping it's low key in that management won't always be down your throat. very relaxed, positive, and enriching work environment. health insurance included but no 401k...
$42 an hour pharmacist job, would you take it? (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - June 22, 2019 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Amphetamine Salts Tags: Pharmacy Source Type: forums
Student Health Insurance
Hello, I am turning 26 right at the start of medical school (kicked off parent's health insurance plan). Does anyone have advice about opting for the medical school's health insurance plan (bundled medical, dental, and vision at ~1k/quarter) versus trying to apply and get my own individual plan? I live in and will be studying in CA. What is the most cost effective? I am healthy with no prior conditions, but of course want to make sure I have good medical care if needed.
Thank you! (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - May 21, 2019 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Otrueapothecary Tags: Medical Students - MD Source Type: forums
PCOM vs. CUSOM
Potentially deciding between PCOM-PA and CUSOM. Accepted to CUSOM and on waitlist for PCOM. Is PCOM worth waiting for and changing plans last minute if I get accepted? I think that both schools are very good. I do not have a preference for location, however I know that cost of living in NC is way cheaper than in Philly. Also, CUSOM offers student health insurance (which I will need) and PCOM does not. I know that CUSOM is a newer school but it already has an excellent reputation, does age of...
PCOM vs. CUSOM (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - May 6, 2019 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: KMat Tags: Help Me Decide: X vs Y Medical School Source Type: forums
PCP visits declined 18 percent over 4 years
Unfortunately not looking good for primary care bound physicians in the current environment where instant gratification culture has led to the proliferation of urgent care and minute clinics that cost the same up front to the patient.
The Disappearing Doctor: How Mega-Mergers Are Changing the Business of Medical Care
Big corporations — giant retailers and health insurance companies — are teaming up to become your doctor.
www.nytimes.com
Excerpt:
"CVS [...], and most recent...
Source: Student Doctor Network - April 26, 2019 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: MeatTornado Tags: Medical Students - MD Source Type: forums
Dropped health insurance
I have a question about health insurance. I am old enough that I no longer qualify for my parent's health insurance, and I live in a state where I don't qualify for medicaid; Also, my school doesn't provide any health insurance plans, however they require you to be on a plan. I was enrolled through that Market place, but got knocked off due to non-payment (they don't show how much you owe on my health insurance website, and I got a month behind... ****). I'm having a hard time finding...
Dropped health insurance (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - April 20, 2019 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: blahblahblah1000 Tags: Medical Students - MD Source Type: forums
What would a "medicare-for-all" system look like?
It seems inevitable to me the US will adopt a medicare-for-all style healthcare system. The question is when. The health insurance industry has had decades to correct its behavior. In the marketplace of ideas, if you don't appeal to consumers they'll find a larger organization (in this case, government) to fix the problems.
Edit: Apologies, if this is re-post. Didn't see similar topic from earlier (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - April 18, 2019 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: johnfree7 Tags: Topics in Healthcare Source Type: forums
VCU (OOS) vs. Roseman (OOS)
I love both of these schools which is why I’m very torn between them. I'm OOS for both of them so the price is pretty much similar (VCU -$124k w/ mandatory health insurance & Roseman - $124 w/o the health insurance).
Here's my list of pros and cons for each:
VCU - Pros
Proximity to home
New CAD/CAM
Clinically focused
class being close knit - Skit nights
Family in VA
Option for specialities (don't know if I want to specialize yet)
Know a couple...
VCU (OOS) vs. Roseman (OOS) (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - April 7, 2019 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: yogalover Tags: Help me Decide: X vs Y Dental School Source Type: forums
SO I messed up........
Long story short as possible. I have been trying to get paneled with Health insurance XYZ for eons. I thought it was coming and my contact from there said I could back bill and he would fast track me for approval. I prematurely started seeing patients with this insurance (bad move I KNOW NOW) The ball has been dropped for years, my biller said at one point it was all set then no, then I send all the stuff to Health Insurance XYZ and my contact doesn't receive it. SO............. current...
SO I messed up........ (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - May 6, 2018 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: futuredo32 Source Type: forums
United Healthcare terminates Envision contract
If you don't know envision, Sheridan was acquired by amsurg in 2014. Amsurg merged with Envision two years later
https://www.bizjournals.com/nashville/news/2018/04/11/health-insurance-giant-terminates-contract-with.html?ana=yahoo&yptr=yahoo (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - April 11, 2018 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Ezekiel2517 Source Type: forums
Walgreens health insurance offering HSA in 2018
Looks like Walgreens will finally offer a health insurance plan that is eligible for a Health Savings Account. You can contribute $3,450 single/$6,900 family tax free, it does rollover and you can take the account with you if you leave Walgreens.
The money can be invested in mutual funds and the earnings grow tax free: Health Savings Account (HSA) Mutual Funds
Withdrawals used for health...
Walgreens health insurance offering HSA in 2018 (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - February 4, 2018 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: pezdispenser Source Type: forums
What health insurance are you guys getting for school?
I currently do not have one.
I'm going to SCCO and it looks like it doesn't provide health insurance coverage from school. Any suggestions on good and low rate student insurance? I'm not sure if insurance in California is more expensive than North Carolina.
Thanks (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - January 31, 2018 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: JTS Source Type: forums
