Question for Insurance Experts/Medical Billing

[MillauFr]

I don't see any of the Canadians on here complaining about billing issues...

 

[tvguy]

I wonder if they can claim a $165k write-off on their taxes when they pull these stunts?

I don't think "not for profits" pay taxes. But I'm sure it was written off somewhere on their books. Maybe. Because that hospital recently paid a $90 million settlement to the Federal Government for getting paid more for services than they were entitled to.

 

[MillauFr]

I don't think "not for profits" pay taxes. But I'm sure it was written off somewhere on their books. Maybe. Because that hospital recently paid a $90 million settlement to the Federal Government for getting paid more for services than they were entitled to.

Well they are not for profit because they pay out any "profits" for the CEO bonus.

 

[barkley]

I don't see any of the Canadians on here complaining about billing issues...

i think they have their own complaints about particular issues. i will say that living in a state that borders canada it is not uncommon that some of our medical providers have tremendous waiting lists for appointments/procedures/surgeries b/c canadian residents travel here and pay out of pocket.

 

[MillauFr]

i think they have their own complaints about particular issues. i will say that living in a state that borders canada it is not uncommon that some of our medical providers have tremendous waiting lists for appointments/procedures/surgeries b/c canadian residents travel here and pay out of pocket.

No doubt that no system is perfect.

 

[tvguy]

No doubt that no system is perfect.

Sadly, that is 100% correct.

 

[MillauFr]

Sadly, that is 100% correct.

Unfortunately, Contractors will tell you their customers haven't figured that out. Their customers want the job to be done quickly, with top quality, and a low price. Not possible.

 

[sam_gordon]

Unfortunately, Contractors will tell you their customers haven't figured that out. Their customers want the job to be done quickly, with top quality, and a low price. Not possible.

The standard answer...

Good, Fast, or Cheap. Pick two.

 

[snowwite]

The standard answer...

Good, Fast, or Cheap. Pick two.

True! My in laws are in the UK and they don’t pay extra for health care but it’s not the same as here. They do pay for it though in the flat tax ever working person pays. We pay the tax and the insurance. I’d love to see a flat tax here. Imagine not having to file taxes. That would be brilliant!

 

[Lewisc]

An insurance company with significantly inferior provider discounts has to charge higher premiums and/or ration care. Alternatively sell the insurance company.

 

[sam_gordon]

True! My in laws are in the UK and they don’t pay extra for health care but it’s not the same as here. They do pay for it though in the flat tax ever working person pays. We pay the tax and the insurance. I’d love to see a flat tax here. Imagine not having to file taxes. That would be brilliant!

Once the new board opens up, bring up the flat tax. I don't think it's the right answer, but would love to discuss.