tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-597716632228519200.post1946139835374989311..comments2024-03-25T04:29:48.343-07:00Comments on A Healthy Dialogue: Keeping Our Healthcare Dollars In Our FamilyJohn Chessare MDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16921654505743608351noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-597716632228519200.post-72197158441399194232012-12-06T07:13:22.448-08:002012-12-06T07:13:22.448-08:00I realize it's been months since this post, bu...I realize it's been months since this post, but I just recently tried to use a GBMC Chiropractor, only to learn that THERE AREN'T ANY. And as such, I've been charged a $30 co-pay for a service that I physically cannot receive from GBMC. How is this fair? Why am I being charged like a patient that chooses to receive care elsewhere when I have no other choice? Why doesn't GBMC promote wellness by eating the $30 charge and allowing me to see a physician that will make/keep me well? I think that services not performed at GBMC should be covered like they are. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-597716632228519200.post-56263101755309942502012-05-21T15:50:19.857-07:002012-05-21T15:50:19.857-07:00How are the GBMC family physicians going to cope
w...How are the GBMC family physicians going to cope<br />with a large increase of new patients?<br />Longer hours may not be enough. I have chosen in house proceedures and specalist when needed, but I really like my family physician and don't feel I should be charged more for seeing him.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-597716632228519200.post-83360664787159358082012-05-04T07:27:37.520-07:002012-05-04T07:27:37.520-07:00Financially it seems to make sense that employees ...Financially it seems to make sense that employees use GBMC as their primary health care center. However, there is a major drawback concerning privacy when an employee becomes a patient. All information is out there for anyone who needs to access it. I, for one, don't ever want to have sensitive procedures performed on myself, and then run into the staff member in the hallway the following week. Even if the procedure is "routine", to the staff member who is now a patient, "routine" is still private. I prefer to keep my healthcare separate from my place of employment.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-597716632228519200.post-7897536635236717822012-04-24T08:42:28.221-07:002012-04-24T08:42:28.221-07:00I have used other systems based on the fact that I...I have used other systems based on the fact that I am not willing to wait 3 1/2 to 4 months to see many of the specialists here that do not have access to new patients. Gbmc does not promote wellness by covering licensed nutritionists only when diabetes is involved. Everything else is out of pocket.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-597716632228519200.post-79060067908616520972012-04-23T12:54:18.067-07:002012-04-23T12:54:18.067-07:00Thanks for your comments.
Matt Tresansky, our Di...Thanks for your comments. <br /><br />Matt Tresansky, our Director of Food and Nutritional services responded to me on the first two comments:<br /><br />John,<br /> <br />In response to question 1. ----<br /> <br />Food and Nutrition is currently using low sodium chicken and beef bases for their soups. We are still in the process of finding a low sodium option for our seafood and vegetable soups. As soon as we finalize the low sodium options, we will adjust the menus accordingly.<br /> <br />In response to question 2. ----<br /> <br />We will contact AFC sushi and see if they can provide low sodium soy sauce, if not we will contact our primary vendor to see if the product is available and we will supply.<br /> <br />Matt<br /><br />Thanks, Matt.<br /><br />In response to the comment on keeping GBMA tests in the family, beginning May 1, the "default" lab for on-campus GBMA physicians offices will be GBMC. We are working on a plan to be able to bring specimens to our campus from off-campus practices.John Chessare MDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16921654505743608351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-597716632228519200.post-28343434492183246902012-04-23T11:57:21.620-07:002012-04-23T11:57:21.620-07:00Many GBMA physicians offices send their patient...Many GBMA physicians offices send their patient's laboratory tests to non-GBMC laboratories. Our own GBMC laboratory provides excellent service by highly trained laboratory professionals. Why not keep laboratory tests within the GBMC family?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-597716632228519200.post-44792973108408289102012-04-23T06:50:03.475-07:002012-04-23T06:50:03.475-07:00Piggybacking off of the salt comment, it would be ...Piggybacking off of the salt comment, it would be nice if the reduced sodium (40% less) soy sauce was brought back for us sushi eaters.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-597716632228519200.post-70603408067413603782012-04-20T11:53:54.062-07:002012-04-20T11:53:54.062-07:00Regarding the food at the hospital cafeteria: I wo...Regarding the food at the hospital cafeteria: I would like to see more low salt options. I am trying to limit my salt intake and one bowl of soup usually exceeds my goal for the day! Alternatively, perhaps on the menu board they could somehow indicate the best options if you are watching your salt intake.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com