Opthalmologist Dr. Will Flannery has put together a whimsical guide to the U. S. healthcare system. It’s well worth a look if you’re relatively new to the system and need help understanding deductibles, co-pays, out-of-pocket maximums (hint: they’re not really maximums), in-network, out-of-network, vertical integration, “surprise” medical bills, etc. I was particularly impressed with the section on fighting claim denials; I hope I remember to re-read it when the time comes.
Dr. Glaucomflecken’s Incredibly Uplifting and Really Fun Guide to American Healthcare.
Remember how Obamacare was supposed to make healthcare more affordable? From the guide, “The 2025 out-of-pocket maximum for an Affordable Care Act plan can’t be more than $9,200 for an individual and $18,400 for a family.” When half of Americans can’t afford an emergency $500 bill, how do they pay up to $9,200.
Dr. Glaucomflecken also offers some system improvements that I also advocate in my latest book, Resuscitating U.S. Healthcare: An Insider’s Manifesto for Reform.
Steve Parker, M.D.
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