In this chapter of the book «Healthcare From The Trenches», Dr. Alejandro Badia discusses:
- Medical insurance: a necessary evil of our society
- EOB (explanation of benefits)
- Factors that are driving up the cost of healthcare
- Authorization is a four letter word
- Who is best to know what is medical necessary for the patients?
- Hurdles for orthopedic surgeons and other healthcare professionals to deliver care
- Some patients weigh in
- Restaurant analogy. What if restaurants were run as Healthcare?
- Works comp (insurance for injured workers)
- The obstacles got way out of control
- The public needs to take notice, as do legislators
