Love it Bert!!
I have begun explaining to our Medicare patients what the doctor is held accountable for in regards to their actions or non actions as a patient.
I have read to them the audit requests from Humana and explained that we have to do this and if the patient does not get us the information, go for tests or get vaccinated the doctor is held accountable. Believe it or not, I have had a few patients change their mind . We can't force them to get the test, follow diets, exercise or get vaccinated but, we can educate them about what the doctor is held accountable for, in regards to the patient's healthcare, by the insurance company. Some patients say" I love Dr. Clinch and I do not want her to get in trouble". It makes me angry that the providers are more accountable than the patients but, not much to to but stop taking Medicare and that won't happen. We have a huge need for providers in our small town and surrounding areas.
Allison
Family Practice
