Dr. Carson’s diagnosis of the healthcare system is accurate, although I argue with several of his remedies.
Dr. Carson’s Diagnosis of the Healthcare System
His awareness that the “for-profit” health insurance paradigm is unethical and unpleasant has pleasantly surprised me. While I find the HAS concept intriguing, the doctor’s comparison of the HAS to food handouts appears to be a reach. For one simple reason: the range of essential calorie intake varies greatly between persons. A big guy may require slightly more food than a little person to get through the day.
The Need for a Catastrophic Fund
In terms of healthcare, however, someone with a chronic disabling condition will incur significantly more expenditures than someone in ordinary health. And Individuals suffering from a terrible disease will deplete their HAS rapidly, regardless of whether they are responsible or irresponsible. I’m sure the Dr. has an explanation involving a “catastrophic” fund that kicks in for situations like these, but I’d want to hear the mechanics of how it would operate. Also, Dr. Carson emphasizes how much money we would save if the poor went to “the clinic” instead of the emergency room.
I’m not sure what he means by “clinic.” Many localities provide clinics for the needy, although these are frequently charity clinics. Would he support the establishment of publicly financed care centers to meet these needs? Is this where the HAS comes into play?
Concerns about Dr. Carson’s Recommendations on Emergency Care
Finally, the doctor suggests that patients “simply go to the emergency department” if they are very ill. I heard him say this in this presentation and read in one of his books. At best, this is a willfully uninformed remark. Is Dr. Carson, for example, implying that if a person has cancer, they may just go to the emergency department for treatment? The answer is, of course, no.
Personal Experience with Minnesota Care
Yes, I have the blue plus insurance plan offered by Minnesota Care through visiting their customer service office. I had a great experience with this plan due to its vast medical and dental care coverage. It often required a Copay for some services, but overall, I have the best experience.
Importance of Protecting Healthcare System Privacy in Medical Billing
Some providers have outsourced the medical biller from outside, due to which personal information and privacy are compromised. Whether this information is used for billing purposes, we only provide our credentials and share our privacy with the concerned provider, not with the outsourced companies.
According to my opinion, every provider of the facility should have a medical billing department and it should deal with all client-related problems. Medical billing companies should not be outsourced to protect patient’s personal information and privacy.