I’m a family physician that’s been trying to hold this system together and fill in the holes where it fails. I fight for patients, do my prior auths, fill out the FMLA and disability forms, write the doctor’s notes, work well with staff, and listen to patients.
I’ve been doing this for 10 years.
Today my daughter woke up before I left for work. I usually leave for work before anyone else in my house wakes up. She asked me if we could go to the pool today since summer is almost over. I reflexively told her I probably couldn’t because I know I won’t be home in time. I haven’t even been into my facilities yet and I know I have more then 10 hours of work to do. She just nodded her head like that is what she expected me to say.
I’m done with this bullshit.
Today I’m going in, checking the boxes, telling patients that the insurance company denied my treatment plans.
I’m going to be fast and efficient, patient’s may not feel listened too or understand treatment plans. I’m going to close my notes.
I’m going to close my notes and check all the boxes so all the people make all the money. This system is held together by people like me sacrificing everything to hold it together. I’m done.
Vote for healthcare reform, massive sweeping reform. Take this industry out of the hands of the insurers. Hold healthcare facilities accountable for their financials. Do not applaud record profits from health care service providers. I am tired of trying to make it work. My patients are going to see “system running as designed”
I just want to go to the pool with my daughter. I can’t sacrifice that, my health, and my future for strangers anymore.
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