re: #369 iceweasel

I’m completely with ya on administrative costs! And in that area, both government AND private insurers get a well-deserved hit. I’m pretty sure you’ve seen the same thing at your doctor as I’ve seen with mine. Non-medical employees hired (or contracted out) just to handle claim submittals (Medicare, Medicaid, or private insurers) - and to follow up with multiple calls - including time “on hold” listening to covers of Barry Manilow tunes - to get a final resolution.

The only reference I’ve seen in this area has been to “automating records” using technology. Okay, that’s part of it. But without reforming submittal, reporting, and compliance issues, the only thing technology will accomplish is getting that non-medical employee to the Barry Manilow music much, more quickly.

;-)