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[rolanni]

Remember that MRI scheduled for this evening? Today's snail brings News! from Anthem Blue Cross. After due consideration, they agree that an MRI is reasonable in the case and will allow the appointment to stand.

WTF? Anthem gets to decide if my knee hurts bad enough for me to Do Something About It?

Ghod, we need a health care system in this country. Please.

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[rose-07.livejournal.com]

Nothing is perfect. I live in Australia which has had Medicare for yonks. One of the main issues is that most governments see Medicare as a loss and so when they need to cut costs they close beds. This leads to longer waiting times. There have been some reports of people waiting 3 or more years for elective procedures (such as knee reconstructions). For emergency procedures they are fantastic. I also have private health insurance cause as a patient I am not.

That having been said - I am soooo glad we don't have your system.

Here are a couple of links to info on the Australian system for your interest.

http://www.drs.org.au/new_doctor/75/fact_sheet_7.html

And if you disregard the political chest beating:

https://www.nsw.liberal.org.au/public_news_and_events/media_releases/nsw_hospital_waiting_list_rises_to_59000.html

Good Luck.