Monday, May 29, 2006
Finally, some good advice from Forbes
I've ragged on Forbes before for their health "advice", but here's a good one:Here's another tip: If you don't require emergency care, make an appointment with your doctor. Using the emergency room for routine medical care is a good way to start sinking into debt.
"You might get charged $1,000 for walking in the door," Cecere cautioned.
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Those who read Forbes are actually the paying and insured patients who pay more to cover for the nonpaying patients. ER's need these patients even if their problems are not urgent or emergent.
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: 10:28 AM
I wish they had elaborated more.
If you don't need emergency care in the next 60 minutes, call your primary doctor. Not only is it cheaper, in most cases they -- or one of their partners -- will see you that day.
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If you don't need emergency care in the next 60 minutes, call your primary doctor. Not only is it cheaper, in most cases they -- or one of their partners -- will see you that day.
