HMSA to drop Medicare plans for 46,000 seniors

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One thing that has amazed me is how insurance companies have so many requirements that must be met so that a healthcare provider or facility can deliver care. The manpower in the healthcare setting to make sure these requirements are met drives cost to deliver care. It is like a never ending cycle. Then, with health care portability, electronic medical records are required. These systems are very expensive to install in a private setting. So, how are those costs covered? The price of services go up to provide the software, hands on devices, and IT staff. In some cases, providers (at least in other states) will no longer accept Medicaid or Medicare patients because the rate of reimbursement does not cover general running costs in practice. Sorry, off on a rant, but it is frustrating to hear of more cuts to Medicare. UGH.

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