I think part of the issue is that many medical professionals are now basically corporate drones, for lack of a better term. Over the last couple of decades the administrative state, especially in places like CA made it impossible for a traditional medical practice as we think of it to survive. My dad's doctor once told him 'I'm a doctor, not a businessman.' I give him credit for his honesty. But because it is such a mess, I think most threw up their hands and surrendered and were relieved they didn't have to deal with the HR BS, the accounting, etc., But this has come at a price. Now it isn't the doctor in charge, it is the administrative people (funny how this is a common theme in our culture 🙄).
You are absolutely correct. Passing Obamacare sealed that. If practices wanted reimbursement they had to conform to the rules(online patient access & accounting, etc.). Most small practices could not afford the upgrade or upkeep. So they went to "file your own insurance claim" , join a network(& conform), or leave the medical industry. It's a shame, but you are correct...it is the common theme and we have allowed it.
I think part of the issue is that many medical professionals are now basically corporate drones, for lack of a better term. Over the last couple of decades the administrative state, especially in places like CA made it impossible for a traditional medical practice as we think of it to survive. My dad's doctor once told him 'I'm a doctor, not a businessman.' I give him credit for his honesty. But because it is such a mess, I think most threw up their hands and surrendered and were relieved they didn't have to deal with the HR BS, the accounting, etc., But this has come at a price. Now it isn't the doctor in charge, it is the administrative people (funny how this is a common theme in our culture 🙄).
You are absolutely correct. Passing Obamacare sealed that. If practices wanted reimbursement they had to conform to the rules(online patient access & accounting, etc.). Most small practices could not afford the upgrade or upkeep. So they went to "file your own insurance claim" , join a network(& conform), or leave the medical industry. It's a shame, but you are correct...it is the common theme and we have allowed it.