tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2008503505414285765.post6576990358376435804..comments2023-07-01T05:57:07.467-07:00Comments on Calling the Shots: The ABCs of HMOsBeth L. Gainerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08780737397716824019noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2008503505414285765.post-63675771355702686082009-07-05T22:40:36.678-07:002009-07-05T22:40:36.678-07:00Thanks, Alicia, for your comment!!Thanks, Alicia, for your comment!!Beth L. Gainerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08780737397716824019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2008503505414285765.post-49224735470523056162009-07-02T05:27:39.862-07:002009-07-02T05:27:39.862-07:00This was a VERY informative post! Thank you :)This was a VERY informative post! Thank you :)Alicia Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06244714478310893367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2008503505414285765.post-79896109985331801712009-07-01T21:38:20.110-07:002009-07-01T21:38:20.110-07:00Yes, there are two sides on the HMO debate. It rea...Yes, there are two sides on the HMO debate. It really depends on the HMO; some are just criminals and only care about the money. We always hear about them on the news. And they are reputed to have doctors see as many patients as possible within an hour.<br /><br />To be fair, however, there are kinder, gentler HMOs. I have Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, and I have gotten Cadillac (or the luxury car of your choice), state-of-the-art treatment. My doctors spend LOTS of time with me and do not rush me out of the office. They are quality, and I consider myself blessed.Beth L. Gainerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08780737397716824019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2008503505414285765.post-85558763689459343962009-07-01T13:37:10.815-07:002009-07-01T13:37:10.815-07:00Thanks for a positive perspective on HMOs. My MIL ...Thanks for a positive perspective on HMOs. My MIL is a nurse and thinks they're the devil. She'd seriously disown us if any of us accepted an HMO plan. <br /><br />And then there's the line from the film As Good As It Gets (Jack Nickelson and Helen Hunt): "Fucking HMO Bastards Pieces of Shit."<br /><br />Isn't that a mouth full?<br /><br />Another detailed and insightful post.Jeanniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11820943537391165477noreply@blogger.com