First, I was remiss in updating people on the "CNN Heroes" show. Dr. Boachie was eliminated because he invented a brand of spinal instrumentation that is sold by Depuy Spine, a divisin of J&J, one of the show's sponsors. Because of his connection to J&J, he was not eligible. This makes him no less a hero in my book.
I am trying not to be nasty to those who disparage Dr. Boachie without knowing him or having a personal experience, although it does make my blood boil. Dr. Boachie DOES AND WILL work with your insurance company if you are able to go "out of network" or negotiate approval with your insurance company for an exception. He simply chooses not to be an "in network" provider and put up with the ridiculous restrictions the insurance companies impose on doctors. If you are completely uninsured, and are not eligible for any government program, then yes, like millions of other Americans, Dr. Boachie may not be an option for you. Don't blame the doctor. The uninsured in America is a national problem, and if this makes you angry, I encourage you to speak with your vote this year.
His staff receives thousands of calls from people who are looking for help. They are overworked and overwhelmed some days. I am not saying that this 100% excuses them being short with people. I am just suggesting that you need to have a little bit thicker skin. You will need to do some work to negotiate with your insurance company and demand what you need. Anyone who has actually had surgery will tell you, Dr. Boachie is an angel walking the Earth. In my case (and we are typical middle class people, not rich, not poor), Dr. Boachie wrote off thousands of dollars that the insurance company did not pay. The only out-of-pocket expenses we had to cover were related to the hospital and the anesthesiologist.
I am trying not to be nasty to those who disparage Dr. Boachie without knowing him or having a personal experience, although it does make my blood boil. Dr. Boachie DOES AND WILL work with your insurance company if you are able to go "out of network" or negotiate approval with your insurance company for an exception. He simply chooses not to be an "in network" provider and put up with the ridiculous restrictions the insurance companies impose on doctors. If you are completely uninsured, and are not eligible for any government program, then yes, like millions of other Americans, Dr. Boachie may not be an option for you. Don't blame the doctor. The uninsured in America is a national problem, and if this makes you angry, I encourage you to speak with your vote this year.
His staff receives thousands of calls from people who are looking for help. They are overworked and overwhelmed some days. I am not saying that this 100% excuses them being short with people. I am just suggesting that you need to have a little bit thicker skin. You will need to do some work to negotiate with your insurance company and demand what you need. Anyone who has actually had surgery will tell you, Dr. Boachie is an angel walking the Earth. In my case (and we are typical middle class people, not rich, not poor), Dr. Boachie wrote off thousands of dollars that the insurance company did not pay. The only out-of-pocket expenses we had to cover were related to the hospital and the anesthesiologist.
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