Fw: US Politics: Competitive Bidding for Prosthetics

[AlPikeCP at aol.com]

In a message dated 9/18/02 1:23:24 PM Central Daylight Time, 
seawater at adelphia.net writes:


> Can not something be done to balance price with quality? 

Yes, it can but nobody wants to make the effort. Those that try might as well 
be whistling in the wind.

>>> The insurance tells me when where and what I will get. Why don't get a 
choice? >>>

Because this does not benefit the insurance carrier or the vendor. Its about 
them not you. 
    
Can I change Prosthesis? Does he have the ability to change what I want? 

Depends upon who is paying the bill. If you are paying you can have anything 
you want. A responsible insurance carrier should give you what you need. Many 
times we are sold more then we need.
    
>>> I think The individual should have a choice, not just the lowest price. >>
>

What if what you need is at the lowest price?

Al Pike, CP
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