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Comment Re:Insurers couldn't do it without doctors (Score 1) 117

I want to emphasize that this is done without the doctors' knowledge. The Medicare Advantage insurers decide what to submit to Medicare. The doctors often do not know what the companies have submitted for reimbursement, and even if the doctors do know, their is nothing they can do about it.

Comment This has been going on for years (Score 4, Informative) 117

Medicare Advantage insurers have been doing this for years. It is known as upcoding. They list all medical conditions that patients have or had in the past whether doctors or treating them or not. MA companies get paid extra for every condition that a patient has, so they list everything they can to maximize profit. I am glad to see that more media outlets are covering this.

Comment Known for years (Score 3, Interesting) 199

This is has been known for years among researchers who study healthcare. I am thrilled that media outlets are finally reporting on this. This problem will persist as long as we allow for-profit organizations in healthcare. We need to change to a system that puts the emphasis on patient care instead of profit. Moving to a single-payer (Medicare for All) healthcare system would allow us to place the emphasis on patient care and provide many other advantages.

Comment Very Little Effect (Score 1) 75

I don't think better screens will affect purchases that much, if at all. IMO, most people don't buy laptops for better screens, and I know that has not affected my decision to buy a laptop. Perhaps if I were an artist that needed a good screen to show off my portfolio. If I needed a really good screen, I would want a desktop with a bigger screen than a laptop. Battery life is what concerns me the most when I buy a laptop.

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