tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512362.post7688322174003538528..comments2024-03-10T13:59:19.230-04:00Comments on xpostfactoid: Medicare Extra creates an all-payer system -- via a bank shot for employersAndrew Sprunghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17601269968798865106noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512362.post-72356726867921353482018-02-28T06:06:29.679-05:002018-02-28T06:06:29.679-05:00Will OON doctors and hospitals go on strike if fir...Will OON doctors and hospitals go on strike if firm balance billing limits are introduced? This did happen when Canada installed its Medicare. The Canadian government brought in cheap foreign doctors and the 'strikes' collapsed.<br /><br />Also, it appears that recently in Oregon the medical providers did agree to accept Medicare rates in billing disputes. That only occurred because the Oregon legislature was firm in its demands.bob.hertzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09686373408419885558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512362.post-19330693205308772842018-02-25T22:28:39.656-05:002018-02-25T22:28:39.656-05:00A few things come to mind:
- Will the 50% subsidy...A few things come to mind:<br /><br />- Will the 50% subsidy for ESI end?<br />- Will employees enjoy negotiated rates before the deductible limit kicks in? Today, may have to pay their deductible before getting a reduced cost. It is a bone of contention which appeared when the ACA kicked in and mostly for the Individuals market.<br />- Will their be an ability to negotiate out of network costs? Even when I went in after the ER, my insurance had to negotiate with a surgeon and radiology. <br /><br />Just some thoughts.<br /><br />Bill<br /><br />run75441https://www.blogger.com/profile/03790826995006015721noreply@blogger.com