Many would argue the quality of health care in the U.S. is peerless. Cost is another matter, illustrated by these two patients.
Cancer patient Phil railed at his new insurer for any attempts at reviewing his plan of care. His Mega Health System’s primary interest seemed to be getting a blank check to resume treatment. In a system that rewards volume, Phil is the perfect patient.
That's an unhappy thought.
Zach however is anything but a pawn. He’s learned for every diagnoses – and especially MS – there are countless avenues of care.
He’s also learned his insurer’s Case Manager isn’t much help as a navigator, telling him for example, Mayo isn’t in network, when in fact it is. (Fortunately, not all insurers are alike.)
Would that we could all afford a “private health advisor.” What’s that? Check out Pinnacle Care.
Concierge health care services aren’t new, but Pinnacle may be, well, the pinnacle. (Not a paid endorsement.) In the end however, they’re just another - albeit well researched, thus pricey - opinion. No irony in paying even more to navigate an already bloated system. (COUGH.)
Then consider, is the complexity intentional?
That's really an unhappy thought!
What do you think? Stop in at our Mequon office and see me. Appointments not required. Coffee’s hot. (Beer’s cold.)
