I agree wholeheartedly that Pay for Performance is here to stay, but I can't disagree more with you that we should do everything in our power to stop it
Jimmie, believe me, I am sympathetic to your plight. My initial statement was more a matter of pessimistic acceptance; I applaud your activism.
The gist of my comment was that we should fight back against a seemingly immovable force by battling the specific injustices of the program. If the specific rule is absurd (are we to prepare their food, inject their insulin, and drive them to the eye appointment?) then we should fight the insurance companies, and work together on strategies to do so!
Hopefully I can get my check for stage 1--I am still in the process of doing this and way behind the curve as you guys have been at this a lot longer than me.
Only a small percentage of eligible practitioners have gotten their incentive; you are not far behind. There is a whole cadre of "consultants" here ready to help you get it. Feel free to share your specific issues.
Alright I have exposed my flank--let me have it, I am extremely shy by nature and verbal dexterity, as you can see, is not my strong suit
Jimmie, we have never met, but by your posts, you seem to be pretty insightful, savvy, and good with words. I have no idea about your verbal dexterity, but so long as you are here, who cares? We only write and read!
