Archive for August, 2008

Good OBGYN and General Practice Doctor in Pasadena, Glendale or Burbank, CA area who accepts Blue Cross HMO?

Tuesday, August 19th, 2008

beckafaceinla asked: I am looking for a good doctor and OBGYN in or around the areas mentioned. I do not want to go to a clinic; I would like a permanent doctor with a modern and stable practice. I prefer a woman OBGYN, but would be interested to hear referrals ...

what are your thoughts, I work for a large HMO. About ONE MONTH ago incidents occured at the job between anoth

Monday, August 18th, 2008

Destiny D W asked: another employee, harrassment, threats etc. The HR Dept canceled 3 times, it seems as though no one is doing anything about it. The person is a union member. So the union representing me in this case is a conflict of interest. I feel no one is ...

Who was the person that came up with the idea with HMO and PPO as a medical opportunity?

Sunday, August 17th, 2008

angel_nurse5 asked: I had to quit my job because I could not find a doctor to control my symptoms of cervical spondylosis, dengenerated bone disease in the upper neck. That was in 2000 and to this day I can not get medical insurance. I live with my daughter and she ...

Why do republicans have no problem with bottom lines when it comes to an HMO not paying for a life saving?

Saturday, August 9th, 2008

Tom B asked: operation for a child, but when the media worries about its bottom lines they all the sudden cry foul. Lets face it, the media is giving Obama more attention but here's a NEWS FLASH: McCain doesn't attract viewers - Obama does. Attracting viewers is how media outlets make ...

What is the difference between an HMO and a PPO?

Friday, August 8th, 2008

asked: Hello - I'm curious what is an HMO plan? What is a PPO plan? How do they differ and which one is better? What are the Pro's and Con's of each? Thanks!Pearl

My mother was hit by a car and the HMO payed most of the Trauma bill?

Thursday, August 7th, 2008

Jan V asked: The HMO only paid 80% of the trauma bill. The other 20% was paid by Medicare. The person who hit my mother has insurance and my mother will get $50K. Will Medicare come after my mother for the 20% that the HMO didn't pay?Amy