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10-06-2014, 07:42 PM
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Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
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Congrats on getting out.
I too work for a large healthcare system - ostensibly "not for profit". Patient care and the "patient experience" are allegedly the focus when in fact it is the bottom line that is served first and foremost.
The business model now is "population health management".
Translation: "Treat 'em & street 'em".
I need to hang in there another 2-1/2 years.....
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10-06-2014, 07:56 PM
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Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: South central PA
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"Population health management." That sounds awful. The hospitals refer to patients as "customers" now. And the billing system has always been obscure, which makes it ripe for systematic fraud.
I hate the idea of becoming old and ill and not being able to navigate the system as a patient. I hope I live to a vigorous 85 then just not wake up one day. It would save everyone a lot of trouble.
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10-06-2014, 08:03 PM
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso)
Give me a forum ...
Join Date: Jul 2006
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Originally Posted by EastWest Gal
I hate the idea of becoming old and ill and not being able to navigate the system as a patient. I hope I live to a vigorous 85 then just not wake up one day. It would save everyone a lot of trouble.
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Amen to that!
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10-06-2014, 08:05 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Eastern WV Panhandle
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Quote:
Originally Posted by EastWest Gal
I hate the idea of becoming old and ill and not being able to navigate the system as a patient. I hope I live to a vigorous 85 then just not wake up one day. It would save everyone a lot of trouble.
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Sigh. Don't we all.
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10-08-2014, 12:51 PM
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Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
Join Date: Oct 2008
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Quote:
Originally Posted by EastWest Gal
I hope I live to a vigorous 85 then just not wake up one day. It would save everyone a lot of trouble.
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Where do we sign up for this option? It sounds ideal. Whether it's 85 or another number is not of particular importance.
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10-08-2014, 02:47 PM
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To all the central Texans who figured out the hospital system I was referring to - I will say that DH has had much better experience with Seton than with St. David's regarding his particular situation (all outpatient clinic- related). YMMV of course.
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10-08-2014, 03:32 PM
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Full time employment: Posting here.
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Austin
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Originally Posted by MBAustin
To all the central Texans who figured out the hospital system I was referring to - I will say that DH has had much better experience with Seton than with St. David's regarding his particular situation (all outpatient clinic- related). YMMV of course.
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That's interesting. My outpatient experience has been just the opposite; had fantastic results at NAMC/Surgery Center while totally disappointed with UT Physicians @ Brack, a Seton managed group.
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10-08-2014, 04:08 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Flyover country
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EastWest Gal, you are going to have so many reasons to smile next week you may run the risk of spraining your facial muscles! 
Congratulations and best wishes!!!!!
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10-08-2014, 04:27 PM
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Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: South central PA
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EastWest Gal, you are going to have so many reasons to smile next week you may run the risk of spraining your facial muscles!
Congratulations and best wishes!!!!! |
I'm actually not done for good for a couple of months. At work this week, on a short leash (translated: on call) until next week. Work every other week until mid December.
Then...
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10-08-2014, 04:33 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Flyover country
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Oops!
I read that your retirement party was this weekend, so I just assumed ...
At any rate, you're absolutely right about getting out at the right time! 
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10-08-2014, 04:39 PM
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Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Toronto
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Congratulations. May the next 3 months go quickly and quietly for you. All the best in your soon to be new relaxed state.
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10-09-2014, 04:21 AM
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Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: South central PA
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So far so good.
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10-11-2014, 03:27 AM
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Recycles dryer sheets
Join Date: Jan 2014
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Get ready for the next chapter in your life. It'll be a blast! The best is yet to come.
Congratulations and continue to have an exciting countdown.
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