tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2013684534258017305.post2593014368481203553..comments2023-12-26T19:12:37.638+08:00Comments on Jigsaw's Thoughts: Interesting Development in Health CareJuliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06506274310934059070noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2013684534258017305.post-53822637039493155392010-02-27T06:13:54.130+08:002010-02-27T06:13:54.130+08:00I generally put those under socialized health care...I generally put those under socialized health care success stories, but even in the US ED wait times are often long if your complaint is minor. I think the reasons might be different, but the results are the same. <br /><br />I went to a "Minute Clinic" operated by a large pharmacy company a few weeks ago. I couldn't get in touch with my primary care doctor and the hospital's "urgent care" clinic often has a 3-4 hour wait for minor complaints. The minute clinic was five minutes from my house, saw me within 10 minutes of my arrival, and correctly diagnosed my problem. And it was covered by my health insurance, minus co-pay. All in all not a bad deal for minor maladies.TOTWTYTRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17221321904364051792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2013684534258017305.post-25025007359838892862010-02-26T09:05:30.561+08:002010-02-26T09:05:30.561+08:00Just one more example of $$ buying service Julie.....Just one more example of $$ buying service Julie... S/He who has the $$ gets the better treatment. I do wonder about the referral though- If they refer you, is it directly to the hospital, or do you THEN have to go wait in ER with the huddled masses???Old NFOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16404197287935017147noreply@blogger.com