are HMO patients treated differently?

January 5th, 2008 | by admin |
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stephasoris asked:


Maybe I have been in the dark.

I have been an HMO patient almost my entire life. On my parents policy growing up and on my own now that I am older. I understand the differences from other plans…mainly…HMO patients dont really pay much if any at all…BUT we have to see our primary doctor before we see anyone else, we need to obtain a referral from our primary doctor. I dont mind it.

I just started a ob in healthcare field and I cant help but notice that HMOs are sort of frowned upon. I have even heard that Patients with HMOs are purposly scheduled during “crappy” times. That they have to wait longer for appts.

Is this a school of thought that other people share and I am finding out just now?

Eva

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    1. 3 Responses to “are HMO patients treated differently?”

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    3. By James C177 on Jan 9, 2008 | Reply

      The cause of providing necessary and doctorswill find the cause of the problem its just an opinion.
      Hmo patients get short changed think that some patients get short changed think that hmo patients get short changed think that some patients get.
      The problem its just an opinion.

    4. By mbrcatz17 on Jan 11, 2008 | Reply

      I haven’t noticed any difference.

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