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Re:The U.S. could slash health-care costs with two fundament... by jayess on Tuesday November 12, 2019 @03:02PM (#21517546)
This is why direct primary care is becoming a thing. Doctors are opting out of the insurance system in order to see fewer patients and reduce overhead. For $50-$75 a month, you get unlimited access to your physician, including via video call, access to wholesale meds and labs, and reduced cost diagnostics.
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Re:The U.S. could slash health-care costs with two fundament... by pfranz on Tuesday November 12, 2019 @04:14PM (#21518248)
These costs and incentives are often ridiculous. I got a Teledoc pamphlet from my insurance last year. Awesome! Often, when something happens or if I'm sick, I never know when to go to the ER, Urgent Care, or make an appointment. If I feel terrible for 5 days, should I wait it out or see someone? Especially with young kids, I've made the wrong call in both directions. It turns out a video/phone appointment is way more than seeing someone in person. I figured my use-case wasn't what they were targeting and couldn't imagine a scenario I would prefer it.
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