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Current Events => The DUmpster => Topic started by: Carl on February 25, 2015, 05:07:56 PM
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http://www.democraticunderground.com/10026278237
Wed Feb 25, 2015, 03:20 PM
Star Member ColesCountyDem (3,621 posts)
Expanded Medicaid under the ACA and why it matters, according to my PCP
I just got back from an appointment with my primary-care doctor, a very nice young man and an excellent physician-- the sort of person who should become a physician. Any way ...
After my exam, etc., he recommended that I have coronary angiogram. When I remarked that I thought it was fantastic that I'm now covered by Medicaid and could have the test without bankrupting myself, he stopped, looked thoughtful and asked me, "I don't know your politics, but could I say something about expanded Medicaid, without offending you"? I said that of course it would be OK, and here's what he said (paraphrasing):
"The expansion of Medicaid coverage to adults who previously didn't qualify for it has been one of the most positive developments I've seen since I became a physician. Since the expansion last year, our clinic has seen our patient load double. We are seeing adults who have not seen a physician for routine, preventative care and treatment of undiagnosed, chronic health problems in years, some times even decades. I am able to diagnose and treat hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol and a host of other medical issues that had previously gone undiagnosed and untreated, not only helping to extend those patients' lives, but also improving the quality of their lives. I sincerely hope that those fools in Washington and Springfield don't try to repeal it, because that would be as unconscionable as it would be foolish and counter-productive! Sermon over."
Don't believe the MSM, particularly talk radio or those idiots over at Faux Nooz, when they tell you that 'physicians oppose the ACA', because it's just not so. Oh sure, some may oppose it, but I'll wager that more physicians feel like my PCP does, rather than being opposed to it. For all of the ACA's faults, and it does have some, it's been a godsend, especially to poor people living in states that did expand Medicaid. I know, because I'm one of them.
http://conservativecave.com/index.php?topic=97634.msg1231917#msg1231917
**** you pervert.
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paraphrasing
:lmao:
How does 'no, you don't need another prostate exam' get paraphrased into that?
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We po, but we proud.
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Did you ask the doctor how fast he gets paid under these government programs DUmmie? I'm sure its half of what it really costs if he gets paid at all.
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Did you ask the doctor how fast he gets paid under these government programs DUmmie? I'm sure its half of what it really costs if he gets paid at all.
His doctor probably belongs to one of those clinics that are scamming the government so he's happy about the expanded medicaid.
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His doctor probably belongs to one of those clinics that are scamming the government so he's happy about the expanded medicaid.
Good point. I'm sure the DUmmie DR shopped this guy for good drugs.
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So he got Viagra and the doctor billed .gov for something else.
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Hey ColesCountyDem? My PCP has dropped all medicaid patients. Won't see them anymore. I asked him why one day and he said half of them don't show up for appts and the ones that do want drugs. He said the payments weren't worth the hassle anymore.
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Strange.... my brother is a PT and has the exact opposite reaction of this "PTP." He absolutely despises Obamacare, and what it has done to his practice.
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A nice bouncy tale from the DUmp's favorite honest-to-god registered sex offender, ColesCountyDem.
Can't remember his RW name, but his history has been posted here before.
His bouncy reminds me of the drunken Pitt reporting word-for-word his long political education of the Ty the bouncer.
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This is bullshit. None of my doctors are happy with this crap.
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Strange.... my brother is a PT and has the exact opposite reaction of this "PTP." He absolutely despises Obamacare, and what it has done to his practice.
A good friend of mine was a practicing physician until about two years ago. His own doctor finally persuaded him to retire from private practice due to stress. He ad a heart attack and has a stint. He took a position as a medical instructor at the local medical school. He is glad that he doesn't have to deal directly with 0bamacare. Even though he is an instructor, he tells his students that if their goal is to be the best doctor they can be for the sake of the patient, they had better ready themselves for the continual losing battle with 0bamacare.
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My ex doctor that was a barry bot quit his practice because of it saying it was the worst thing that could have happened. :fuelfire: I know a couple of other doctors that quit because of it also.
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A good friend of mine was a practicing physician until about two years ago. His own doctor finally persuaded him to retire from private practice due to stress. He ad a heart attack and has a stint. He took a position as a medical instructor at the local medical school. He is glad that he doesn't have to deal directly with 0bamacare. Even though he is an instructor, he tells his students that if their goal is to be the best doctor they can be for the sake of the patient, they had better ready themselves for the continual losing battle with 0bamacare.
I literally have not met or talked to one person in the medical field that supports Obamacare.
However, Dummies seem to run into these people everyday.
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I literally have not met or talked to one person in the medical field that supports Obamacare.
However, Dummies seem to run into these people everyday.
Oh, c'mon now, didn't you see all those people in white coats gathered around 0bama?
Cindie
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I literally have not met or talked to one person in the medical field that supports Obamacare.
However, Dummies seem to run into these people everyday.
The DUmmies run into them all of the time because they only exist in their twisted and delusional minds.
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Since no one's remembered to ask ... what's the PCP's DU name?
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Oh, c'mon now, didn't you see all those people in white coats gathered around 0bama?
Cindie
Touche'.
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Wed Feb 25, 2015, 03:20 PM
Star Member ColesCountyDem (3,621 posts)
Expanded Medicaid under the ACA and why it matters, according to my PCP
I just got back from an appointment with my primary-care doctor, a very nice young man and an excellent physician-- the sort of person who should become a physician. Any way ...
After my exam, etc., he recommended that I have coronary angiogram. When I remarked that I thought it was fantastic that I'm now covered by Medicaid and could have the test without bankrupting myself, he stopped, looked thoughtful and asked me, "I don't know your politics, but could I say something about expanded Medicaid, without offending you"? I said that of course it would be OK, and here's what he said (paraphrasing):
"The expansion of Medicaid coverage to adults who previously didn't qualify for it has been one of the most positive developments I've seen since I became a physician. Since the expansion last year, our clinic has seen our patient load double. We are seeing adults who have not seen a physician for routine, preventative care and treatment of undiagnosed, chronic health problems in years, some times even decades. I am able to diagnose and treat hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol and a host of other medical issues that had previously gone undiagnosed and untreated, not only helping to extend those patients' lives, but also improving the quality of their lives. I sincerely hope that those fools in Washington and Springfield don't try to repeal it, because that would be as unconscionable as it would be foolish and counter-productive! Sermon over."
Don't believe the MSM, particularly talk radio or those idiots over at Faux Nooz, when they tell you that 'physicians oppose the ACA', because it's just not so. Oh sure, some may oppose it, but I'll wager that more physicians feel like my PCP does, rather than being opposed to it. For all of the ACA's faults, and it does have some, it's been a godsend, especially to poor people living in states that did expand Medicaid. I know, because I'm one of them.
Ahh so this is the type of voter that Gruber was referring to.
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Only on DU would an idiot proudly proclaim they are a worthless social parasite as proof of the wonders of liberal rule.
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In our ultra leftist city the only way to see a doctor on medi-cal is through the ER. No primary care physicians accept new medi-cal patients. Not a single one. My guess is that there will be a huge influx of foreign born and trained doctors. Quality will go dramatically down and many poor people will die. Democrats hate poor people.
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The perv comes in the office as a Medicaid patient and this fake doctor "doesn't know his politics"? :rotf:
Response to jwirr (Reply #6)Wed Feb 25, 2015, 05:16 PM
Star Member ReRe (9,054 posts)
7. We need more Doctors...
... who aren't gold-diggers.
staggering stupidity again.
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Response to jwirr (Reply #6)Wed Feb 25, 2015, 05:16 PM
Star Member ReRe (9,054 posts)
7. We need more Doctors...
... who aren't gold-diggers.
Well, quit using lawyers to sue the Dr. every time you go.
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Response to jwirr (Reply #6)Wed Feb 25, 2015, 05:16 PM
Star Member ReRe (9,054 posts)
7. We need more Doctors...
... who aren't gold-diggers.
Well, quit using lawyers to sue the Dr. every time you go.
There go the libs again, this time projecting their gold digging onto their primary care provider.
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Doctors want an income commensurate with their education, value to society and in the marketplace, and ungodly hours? Shocking! Just shocking!
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My OB/GYN stopped seeing Medicaid patients which kinda sucks because he is a phenominal doctor.
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If doctors will not treat patients at a loss then they should be forced to because it's a human right.[/Duchebag..and every other leftist]
What about doctors that are BLACK?? Should they be forced into slavery or just the white ones?
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^Good point.
The bonus is there are still an unlimited amount of human rights that are left to be determined as "basic".
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What about doctors that are BLACK??
Is it worrisome that many of them are the products of affirmative action?