Dawned on me today one of the reasons so many chain stores are closing isn't just inflation, it's Amazon...some of the same people who say 'shop local' do much or most of their shopping online. Amazon has gotten huge. They are monopolizing a lot of the industry.
@@dinahsoar6982 Amazon is a major problem they are putting chains out of business and next pharmacies since they have now launched full pharmacy online. Amazon is not good for communities- I know it’s convenient, but WE are all paying a price for that convenience
@@Sandrabrownhappinesspast60 …Same here Walmart and Costco and I try to stay away from Walmart as much as possible…our Canadian jobs have been given to immigrants…🇨🇦
Nurse here… in the hospital we were allowed 15 minutes to be in patients room. The hospital I worked in did a National survey to prove to the National commission in Washington DC to rewrite this since none of them were in the medical profession and had never actually worked with sick patients. I had very sick patients and extensive surgeries. Sometimes an hour wasn’t enough to get everything attended to. I encourage everyone to write down your questions, no question is stupid. Write down all medication and supplements so you don’t forget to recall any of them. Avoid chitchat, utilize every minute to your health concern.
Oh my, I just went to this today. I had appointment today at a dermatologist. That took me 6 months to get in and see her. My hair's been falling out. I've got some things that I think are lupus. And she blew me off today. I gave her my list. I made. She looked at and said half of this. I wouldn't even worry about sent me to a rheumatologist and a urinage Doctor and there are to 6 months out. If it is something my bladder you know I could have something seriously wrong with me. And I don't run to the Doctor all the time. I wait till things just don't go away. She's just totally blew me off and I gave her a list to help. She said nothing on here. Contains to anything to worry about, but they took my co. Pay and she'll take my insurance money. It really upset me.
Oh Anna, I’m so sorry to hear that. It’s devastating to a woman when her hair is falling out. If you go to description below my video to the little word more you can see all my videos. One is about my hair loss .❤️🥰
I am with a concierge doctor and it’s fantastic. It’s like what seeing a doctor used to be. I can get in to see him the same day I call. He’s very attentive and spends as much time as needed. I was able to break down the fee into every 6 months. I highly recommend it.
The word Concierge is a French word meaning caregiver/caretaker…here in Canada 🇨🇦 it’s the same situation…we have doctors in private practice…and the cost is enormous…our healthcare system is publicly funded by taxpayers but it is long wait times for appointments and tests…where the doctors are concerned…I am very blessed to have a wonderful family doctor…and I do as much as possible to care for myself…good healthy diet, supplements…I see my doctor once a year…I had a medical situation 24 years ago and since then I have played an active role in my choice of a healthy lifestyle…some people here in Canada have lost their doctors., and some are on a list for over two years…the immigrants here seem to get doctors before the local population…and there are foreign doctors that are not educated as our Canadian doctors…I haven’t noticed any difference in care for seniors…that seems to be the same…the province I live in has the highest number of older people…I am blessed to have Jesus as my physician/ healer…♥️ 🙏
Concierge doctors in Newport Beach began over twenty years ago.My primary doctor became a Concierge doctor . I couldn't afford to keep him I was single and working.
It's a significant business issue. My son-in-law is the medical director of his clinic for a large medical group. He says docs are quitting right and left because they are being asked to do far more for far less. What they do is determined by some assistant in an office somewhere that aren't health care professionals. The amount of note taking they want, etc., demands huge amounts of time, More, they give them 7 mins/patient regardless of the need. My SIL simply says "too bad" and takes the time he needs because he loves his patients. Around here, more and more, the docs are from other countries.
You have a wonderful son-in-law, God bless him. My doctor back in Indiana is a Christian and a wonderful man like your son-in-law. Always a hug and kiss when I go in to see him. His Mother is my best friend, and she raised him well. 🙏🥰💕
I go to a "Direct Care" clinic. Doesn't take insurance. $75 per month. Same or next day appointments, minor surgery, 1/2 hr to 1 hr appointments. I can call or text or message the docs. They carry a lot of prescription drugs right there in the office at a very discounted price. I'm in SW WA State. I still have Medicare Part B supplemental to pay for labs and specialists and other services my doc can't provide.
I read an article that said that doctors are allowed 6 min with each patient. I've suddenly noticed this with all my doctors. My GP, ENT, Endocrinologist & GYNO. This has happened since covid. I hate it. I think it's so rude. I agree with you about having a list of what you want to talk about since they don't ask if you have any questions anymore. Also, some physicians, PA's & nurses that didnt take the shot lost their jobs; hence a shortage. I do notice that I can register for the online portal & if I have any questions, I can message my doctor & their nurse gets back with me pretty quickly. Our medical system has changed indeed.
Past age 70 doctors don’t care, not all, but most feel like elderly are not a priority and have lived enough. It’s very sad what we have done to the medical industry in this country. Turning human health into a business is ridiculous and human lives should not be for profit.
Physician practices no longer belong to the physicians. They have quotas to meet and that's why they are rushed. One of my doctors explained this on RUclips and he also explained how AI will affect our care and it's scary.. Covid and Obamacare are also reasons. Healthcare in this country has deteriorated to the point it is not recognizable and we do not have the best healthcare in the world, not even close. Plus, health insurance companies look for every reason to deny claims. Something will have to be done as I think it will eventually collapse.
Hi Sandra,it’s the same over here,also the dentist charge so much too,also the opticians eye glasses are a terrible price some people struggle to pay for it,it’s terrible I agree when I was younger the doctor came to the house,things have changed so much,I often wonder what my grandparents would think. Have a wonderful day 🙏🏻
Yes I've noticed...I've noticed everything you mentioned!! It's insane...My brother has a concierge doctor...He pays $2000 a year out of his own pocket but he gets 45 minutes with his doctor and he can call or text the doctor at any time and the doctor will respond. He loves it. Concierge doctors as a rule have far fewer patients..150 to 600 vs regular doctors up to 5.000 patients..my brother's doctor has 300 patients.
Ihave never heard of concierge doctors 😮 The only concierge I knew of was the staff member of a hotel or apartment complex who assists guests or residents, by handling the luggage, taking and delivering messages, and so on ... will need to look into this
Thanks Sandra. I think the medical situation here in the States has truly changed for the worse, unfortunately. It's truly so difficult to get a Primary Doctor. We just have to hope for the best. Amazon!! that's so odd.
I’ve gone to ER. Right away there were at least several medical people in my room. But as soon as they all do their thing they leave & you lay there waiting forever for someone to come back to see you. After being checked over & being dismissed takes hours also! I will say ER has been good but it takes hours & hours to get end results. Even if you have to be admitted it takes a long time & often it’s just to get a hospital room. But I will say I did get excellent nurses & help! I never felt because of my age (70s) that I didn’t matter.
Facility fee is in Colorado big time, is not covered by insurance. Every - time I see a specialist for 15minutes a $275 facility fee for a nearby hospital (that i am not physically at for the appt) is charged. Colorado voted that this is OK for the facility charges. $600 out of pocket with insurance to see a specialist. Conversely, supports the up and coming doctors to specialize for the extra money incentive.
My elderly aunt moved to the Atlanta area this past summer. She has COPD, neuropathy and diabetes. Every doctor’s office I called to establish her as a new patient had a four to six month wait for an appointment. All the corporate owned practices limit the time the doctor is allowed to spend with the patient.
Sandra , Im glad you’re addressing this issue . Government regulations & practices that they deem inappropriate have made them want to leave . Independent doctors were forced to fold because of the amount of insane regulations , along with the reasons you named .❤❤❤
Wow-Amazon? I do know that in 2019 my fav doctor decided to retire early and then last year all of a sudden my primary doctor (in the same practice) decided to up and leave and her nurse said it was because it wasn't worth her while financially. My sis in law who lives in the state next to mine said that a few of her doctors just up and left her practice as well...a few pharmacies in my small town have closed and now doctors are leaving. Imho all of these things that are going on are just more signs of the end times.
Just another note to say this was a good topic, Sandy. I had never heard of Concierge groups and since I don’t belong to AARP, I had not read the article. So many people from California., Oregon and Washington State have moved into my town because of COVID not only driving the cost of homes through the roof but our property taxes. I assume this is overwhelming the doctors here, too. I can just imagine how many more people are going to leave California after these fires because people cannot get insurance on their houses. Meanwhile, the poor people in W. No. Carolina are living in tents in the snow after losing their homes, businesses and relatives to floods. I feel very blessed even though I spent two nights this week shoveling 8” of snow from my driveway. I don’t mind because it is peaceful at night but I bet my neighbors were awake from the noise because I didn’t realize it was 10:45 p.m. when I came inside. 😂 Should a 77-yr. old woman be shoveling snow? Probably not but since I broke my hip 13 months ago, I have not missed one day of exercise plus I lift 7# dumbbells every other day for 30 min. As I told my son, the broken hip was probably the best thing to happen to me because I never exercised except to do yard work and housework.
Recently I saw a RUclips video in which Clark Howard talked about his experience with Amazon Medical. He said that he travels a lot , and has used it because it's very affordable and allows him to do video chats when he has become ill. The video is called" Clark's take on Amazon Medical". Clark has many videos in which he tries to inform people about how to live affordably in our changing world. As a retired nurse, I can only tell you what I hear from others , but Dr's have to comply with so many regulations if they are working in a medical building owned and managed by a monopoly of hospitals. In the tri cities (East Tn), Ballad Health, a 20- hospital system of East TN and Virginia, benefits from the largest state sanctioned hospital monopoly in the U.S. ( This info came from the internet) Healthcare has definitely been affected in our area of Tn. Many physicians decided to quit when Ballad health took over, so there are longer waits .
Hi Sandra. I don't understand our medical profession either. Sometimes it's hard seeing a regular Dr. Now we have nurse practitioners, and others taking care of us. I'm 76 and I can see a big change in health care. It's something we need to explore!! Hugs and ❤
Stay away from doctors. Bottom line is money. Health care is broken. Stop eating sugar,processed food and alcohol. Be your own care taker. You are worth..
You are what you eat… avoid or limit processed foods( sandwich meat, chips, dips, cookies, cake, pie, etc) additives, meat,especially red meat. Limit white foods… potatoes, rice, flour. As a nurse I’ve seen serious allergies to food dyes. As other areas of life we are responsible for our own health. In recent I’ve gotten off blood pressure medication. When friends ask I happily tell them I am mindful of what I eat. I’ve not used a salt shaker since I was 21 years old when I started having health concerns when I was pregnant. Removing salt alleviated the problem.
To me, it's all about billing. Each code has a time connected to it. 15 minutes, 30 minute, etc. They're watched by ins co and mcr so they have to get as many squished in every day as possible. Plus, mcr pays far less than 'real' insurance .
My concern is not just the lack of physicians, but the attitudes of physicians toward we senior citizens. In many ways, it appears the general attitude is that since we have lived a long life, keeping us alive and well is no longer a priority. And if we need emergency or hospital care, we can be sitting there for hours before being seen. We are not seen as a priority, as young people are. We are condescended to, lied to, or ignored altogether. One time I was dealing with a sudden strangulated hernia, in extreme pain, and had to wait over 2 hours in an emergency room to be seen. I could have died. The ugly reality seems to be that we are not valued as human beings past a certain age. We are considered disposable. I would rather die than be placed in a nursing home. I plan on aging in place at home. The only person that has your best health interests at heart is yourself. You have to be your own advocate. Get a second opinion. Trust your instincts.
Karenvelez u r so right. I believe there r too many older ppl at this time and yes they are considered disposable ppl, how sad aanndd disgusting. I went to college for Nurrsing as I saw too many bad nurses and I wanted to make a difference.
I've experienced the same. I feel discounted b/c I'm 75...it's like they blame anything that's wrong with me on aging and it's not a priority to them b/c they figure I don't have much time left. Like you I want to age in place at home. I'd prefer dying to being in a nursing home.
We are seen as useless eaters. They want us to die so the resources can go to workers, even if those workers aren’t legally in the country. Once we have reproduced, we are useless.
Things are definitely changing with an appt. No more long discussions about an issue. Everything needs to be discussed quickly. 20 minutes is all I’m allowed to spend with my dr appt
My Dr told me that they are under intense pressure to get the patient in and out as quickly as possible.He seemed extremely frustrated with the system also. It is not a good whey to care for patients!
Doctors in private pay over $200,000 a year for their insurance. Sadly, in most States hospitals are few in between that theres no competition in hospitals thats crazy. I live in Maryland where we have the best hospitals plus John’s Hopkins thats as big as Baltimore city itself and expanding. Competition is good and sadly its even in the medical world with hospitals advertising the best healthcare doctors in some States. I’ve heard nightmares people living in States with few hospitals and they aren’t the best either. I do understand what Sandra is saying thank you Sandra.
Dr. Rachel Samuel is a wonderful Pulmonologist. I saw her after being sent by ambulance to Knoxville. Hope this helps and sending prayers for you both.
I know more than I want to about this. Here in N.Y. , not N.Y.C. You can wait days in the ER due to doctor shortage. No Primary appt available so ppl have to go to ER.. It took me almost a year to find a doc. My office just shut down, no reason given. Your only allowed 1 problem to tell your primay and make it snappy. Ccncierge here is insane. It's $7,500 a year membership. They dontt accept insuance. U pay all out of pocket and be sure to tip your doctor. I was going to talk about this on my channel. Was trying to find the pamphlet I got in mail to show about the tip part. These doctors are just mad at the world. What happened to do no harm. Everyone has to try and stay healthy as gosh forbid if you have a true emergency.
It’s terrible. We have a second home in Italy and it’s even worse. Our friends and relatives have to pay privately to see a Dr. because they are so backed up with socialized medicine waiting lists. You can literally die waiting.
I thought it was just in my state of Arkansas. My doctor retired and now all I can see is CPN. A lot of people have to go out of state to get appointment to see a specialist because it can take up to 6 months to get in to see one in my area.
In Colorado, they encourage you to see a nurse practitioner, which is much easier to get into. Due to insurance changes, I had to change doctors and I could only find a nurse practitioner.
I was told by my doctor the other day that there is a shortage of doctors. One doctor at our clinic there had over 3 thousand patients. It took my husband and I months to get in. That doctor for paying them extra a year is true, we refused. It's probably all about money. God Bless
I know, I hate saying concierge. When we were on vacation and wanted to take an excursion tour, we were told to see the hotel's concierge. At the time I was afraid to attempt to say it, but when the hotel clerk said it, I asked her to say it again slowly, and it sounded like: KAHN SEE ERJZ. Anyhow - my husband's primary care doctor joined two other doctors in a concierge practice. My primary care doctor retired (I had her a long time). Hubby likes his new doctor real well. It took me a long time to get to see my new doctor, so I went to a Holistic Health Clinic, since I'm not on any meds., I just get my blood work checked. So that's working well.
The paper work is overwhelming because the doctors need to cover themselves today because we live in such a 'sue happy' environment. That's a shame. The same applies to teachers. Very few people want to become teachers because of the crazy curriculum, paper work and the lack of discipline in the schools/classrooms. I know this first hand. I am a retired teacher.
My insurance company, Mailhandler’s (they cover V.A. employees and spouses), only allows me to fill prescriptions at CVS Pharmacies. The CVS I use is 1.25 miles from my house but the store is always empty and their hours are hit and miss because they cannot staff the rest of the store. No one wants to work since all the government free checks sent out during and after COVID. I half expect my CVS to close and the other CVS in town is 3 miles away which usually means 10 minutes waiting for a train to pass through town.
I'm afraid you are right, you can't even mention natural alternative medicine to your doctor, no money in it for them, all the ads on TV pushing drugs, the drug reps wining and dining the doctors and bringing in free drugs for the doctors to subscribe.
So far so good. The last doctor that I had always gave me the option for a nurse practitioner so I could be seen sooner. I don’t see any difference in my care. Content.
Yes we have MDVP and they only take on 7,000 patients and you pay $1,800 per year before you can see him but you get much better care. If you can afford or are a complicated medical history do it.
They claim that there is a physician shortage but they limit the number of students entering medical school. The same applies to nurses and other allied health professionals. I just don't get it.
Doctors you reach by phone or online are becoming more prevalent. Some doctors start their own practice and get out of the big clinics. I am certain there is a lot of malfeasance with their chosen profession.
I get scared thinking if I need to see my doctor. Either they dont know how to treat my problem,or they dont want to treat me because Im over 60. Ive wasted time and money going to specialist and never getting any help. Im afraid my health problem is getting worse because its not bad enough for them to ever care. Now if youve waited too long to see a doctor.... by then they seem to know what the problem is... by then its too late! I have the WORST experiences with doctors. Either they try to kill me with medication that makes me sick and makes things worse or they dont take me seriously. Seems I will live and grow old sickly until I die. I guess thats the way it goes anyway.😂😂😂 Health care scares me because Ive lost hope in doctors. I pray all the time for my HEAVENLY Father to help me help myself get better in my health. He's always there for me!😊
Dawned on me today one of the reasons so many chain stores are closing isn't just inflation, it's Amazon...some of the same people who say 'shop local' do much or most of their shopping online. Amazon has gotten huge. They are monopolizing a lot of the industry.
@@dinahsoar6982 It's never good to have a monopoly. Wish someone could compete with them.
@@dinahsoar6982 Amazon is a major problem they are putting chains out of business and next pharmacies since they have now launched full pharmacy online. Amazon is not good for communities- I know it’s convenient, but WE are all paying a price for that convenience
I don't have any local stores to shop in just Walmart, not that close either. 💕
Yes, but it won't be easy to compete with Amazon. 💕
@@Sandrabrownhappinesspast60 …Same here Walmart and Costco and I try to stay away from Walmart as much as possible…our Canadian jobs have been given to immigrants…🇨🇦
Nurse here… in the hospital we were allowed 15 minutes to be in patients room. The hospital I worked in did a National survey to prove to the National commission in Washington DC to rewrite this since none of them were in the medical profession and had never actually worked with sick patients. I had very sick patients and extensive surgeries. Sometimes an hour wasn’t enough to get everything attended to.
I encourage everyone to write down your questions, no question is stupid. Write down all medication and supplements so you don’t forget to recall any of them. Avoid chitchat, utilize every minute to your health concern.
Oh, so true, avoid the Chit Chit and get to the point. Precious time for you and the doctor.💕
Oh my, I just went to this today. I had appointment today at a dermatologist. That took me 6 months to get in and see her. My hair's been falling out. I've got some things that I think are lupus. And she blew me off today. I gave her my list. I made. She looked at and said half of this. I wouldn't even worry about sent me to a rheumatologist and a urinage Doctor and there are to 6 months out. If it is something my bladder you know I could have something seriously wrong with me. And I don't run to the Doctor all the time. I wait till things just don't go away. She's just totally blew me off and I gave her a list to help. She said nothing on here. Contains to anything to worry about, but they took my co. Pay and she'll take my insurance money. It really upset me.
Oh Anna, I’m so sorry to hear that. It’s devastating to a woman when her hair is falling out. If you go to description below my video to the little word more you can see all my videos. One is about my hair loss .❤️🥰
I had problems with falling hair most of my life. Tried many things, the only one that worked is one spoon of brewer's east every day.
I’m presuming you’re saying brewers yeast, where and what brand do you purchase? So interesting! Thanks for helping us ladies.❤️
I am with a concierge doctor and it’s fantastic. It’s like what seeing a doctor used to be. I can get in to see him the same day I call. He’s very attentive and spends as much time as needed. I was able to break down the fee into every 6 months. I highly recommend it.
Thank you for sharing. That’s good to hear.❤️
@@Sandrabrownhappinesspast60Hi Sandra. Haven't heard from you in 8 days. Praying all is well with you and Mr Bill. 🙏
I didn’t hear her say anything. I just saw her lips moving, but there was music playing so I didn’t get her voice. Did anybody else experience that?
Thank you for letting me know, it's in the process of being fixed.😔
The word Concierge is a French word meaning caregiver/caretaker…here in Canada 🇨🇦 it’s the same situation…we have doctors in private practice…and the cost is enormous…our healthcare system is publicly funded by taxpayers but it is long wait times for appointments and tests…where the doctors are concerned…I am very blessed to have a wonderful family doctor…and I do as much as possible to care for myself…good healthy diet, supplements…I see my doctor once a year…I had a medical situation 24 years ago and since then I have played an active role in my choice of a healthy lifestyle…some people here in Canada have lost their doctors., and some are on a list for over two years…the immigrants here seem to get doctors before the local population…and there are foreign doctors that are not educated as our Canadian doctors…I haven’t noticed any difference in care for seniors…that seems to be the same…the province I live in has the highest number of older people…I am blessed to have Jesus as my physician/ healer…♥️ 🙏
Yes, I as well am so glad to have Jesus as my physician, he created these machines.💕🙏
@ …amen…♥️🙏
Concierge doctors in Newport Beach began over twenty years ago.My primary doctor became a Concierge doctor . I couldn't afford to keep him I was single and working.
It's a significant business issue. My son-in-law is the medical director of his clinic for a large medical group. He says docs are quitting right and left because they are being asked to do far more for far less. What they do is determined by some assistant in an office somewhere that aren't health care professionals. The amount of note taking they want, etc., demands huge amounts of time, More, they give them 7 mins/patient regardless of the need. My SIL simply says "too bad" and takes the time he needs because he loves his patients. Around here, more and more, the docs are from other countries.
@@BillRRitchie We're living in scary times
You have a wonderful son-in-law, God bless him. My doctor back in Indiana is a Christian and a wonderful man like your son-in-law. Always a hug and kiss when I go in to see him. His Mother is my best friend, and she raised him well. 🙏🥰💕
I go to a "Direct Care" clinic. Doesn't take insurance. $75 per month. Same or next day appointments, minor surgery, 1/2 hr to 1 hr appointments. I can call or text or message the docs. They carry a lot of prescription drugs right there in the office at a very discounted price. I'm in SW WA State. I still have Medicare Part B supplemental to pay for labs and specialists and other services my doc can't provide.
That sounds like a great plan!❤️
Wow thats a great plan, might have to borrow that one from you .
I read an article that said that doctors are allowed 6 min with each patient. I've suddenly noticed this with all my doctors. My GP, ENT, Endocrinologist & GYNO. This has happened since covid. I hate it. I think it's so rude. I agree with you about having a list of what you want to talk about since they don't ask if you have any questions anymore. Also, some physicians, PA's & nurses that didnt take the shot lost their jobs; hence a shortage. I do notice that I can register for the online portal & if I have any questions, I can message my doctor & their nurse gets back with me pretty quickly. Our medical system has changed indeed.
That's a great idea using the online Portal. I did once, forgot the password the second time and never got back to using it. 💕
Past age 70 doctors don’t care, not all, but most feel like elderly are not a priority and have lived enough. It’s very sad what we have done to the medical industry in this country. Turning human health into a business is ridiculous and human lives should not be for profit.
I hope we learn preventative health care, and natural cures, but Medicare does not pay for alternative health care. So sad.😔💕
Physician practices no longer belong to the physicians. They have quotas to meet and that's why they are rushed. One of my doctors explained this on RUclips and he also explained how AI will affect our care and it's scary.. Covid and Obamacare are also reasons. Healthcare in this country has deteriorated to the point it is not recognizable and we do not have the best healthcare in the world, not even close. Plus, health insurance companies look for every reason to deny claims. Something will have to be done as I think it will eventually collapse.
It will collapse eventually and something new will be done. Many systems will. We are in a Fourth Turning
I hope something changes soon! 💕😔
Perfectly said, the insurance companies are part of the biggest problems in healthcare, and something really needs to be done
How do you keep your house so neat and clean….all the time?
Thank you, I just don't let it get bad, I clean it then maintain every day. 💕
@ with a husband and a dog and cooking and cleaning…you do very well, especially for your age. I am impressed.
God has been good to me.❤️
@@Sandrabrownhappinesspast60 obviously. 😊
Hi Sandra,it’s the same over here,also the dentist charge so much too,also the opticians eye glasses are a terrible price some people struggle to pay for it,it’s terrible I agree when I was younger the doctor came to the house,things have changed so much,I often wonder what my grandparents would think.
Have a wonderful day 🙏🏻
As far as optometrist go, get your eyes examined, ask for a copy of it, go online and purchase your glasses for a small amount of money.🥸
thanks i will,I have a sight test on Friday x
Yes I've noticed...I've noticed everything you mentioned!! It's insane...My brother has a concierge doctor...He pays $2000 a year out of his own pocket but he gets 45 minutes with his doctor and he can call or text the doctor at any time and the doctor will respond. He loves it. Concierge doctors as a rule have far fewer patients..150 to 600 vs regular doctors up to 5.000 patients..my brother's doctor has 300 patients.
Ihave never heard of concierge doctors 😮 The only concierge I knew of was the staff member of a hotel or apartment complex who assists guests or residents, by handling the luggage, taking and delivering messages, and so on ... will need to look into this
Yes, I'm a little confused, I'll ask my friend Marlene, wife of a doctor and Mother of a doctor.💕
Thanks Sandra. I think the medical situation here in the States has truly changed for the worse, unfortunately. It's truly so difficult to get a Primary Doctor. We just have to hope for the best. Amazon!! that's so odd.
One thing for sure, life just keeps changing!❤️🥰
I’ve gone to ER. Right away there were at least several medical people in my room. But as soon as they all do their thing they leave & you lay there waiting forever for someone to come back to see you. After being checked over & being dismissed takes hours also! I will say ER has been good but it takes hours & hours to get end results. Even if you have to be admitted it takes a long time & often it’s just to get a hospital room. But I will say I did get excellent nurses & help! I never felt because of my age (70s) that I didn’t matter.
It takes a lot of patience to see the doctor and then get a room! 💕😔
Facility fee is in Colorado big time, is not covered by insurance. Every - time I see a specialist for 15minutes a $275 facility fee for a nearby hospital (that i am not physically at for the appt) is charged. Colorado voted that this is OK for the facility charges. $600 out of pocket with insurance to see a specialist. Conversely, supports the up and coming doctors to specialize for the extra money incentive.
This needs to stop! 😔
The world has turned into an evil place with people gouging every which way they can.
@ Looks like it may be this way till the Lord sets up his kingdom. ❤️
My elderly aunt moved to the Atlanta area this past summer. She has COPD, neuropathy and diabetes. Every doctor’s office I called to establish her as a new patient had a four to six month wait for an appointment. All the corporate owned practices limit the time the doctor is allowed to spend with the patient.
I live in suburban atlanta, and I am a member of Kaiser Permanente. Please look into them.
Oh my goodness! 💕😔
Sandra , Im glad you’re addressing this issue . Government regulations & practices that they deem inappropriate have made them want to leave . Independent doctors were forced to fold because of the amount of insane regulations , along with the reasons you named .❤❤❤
Yes, they have sure messed up a good thing.💕
Wow-Amazon? I do know that in 2019 my fav doctor decided to retire early and then last year all of a sudden my primary doctor (in the same practice) decided to up and leave and her nurse said it was because it wasn't worth her while financially. My sis in law who lives in the state next to mine said that a few of her doctors just up and left her practice as well...a few pharmacies in my small town have closed and now doctors are leaving. Imho all of these things that are going on are just more signs of the end times.
Yes, things are sure changing.❤️🙏
I’m in CA and on my 4th oncologist in 9 months, 3 moved to TX! My orthopedist also left the state!
Wow! That's unreal! 💕
I have met many Californians here in Texas that left. They said they could not afford it anymore
Just another note to say this was a good topic, Sandy. I had never heard of Concierge groups and since I don’t belong to AARP, I had not read the article. So many people from California., Oregon and Washington State have moved into my town because of COVID not only driving the cost of homes through the roof but our property taxes. I assume this is overwhelming the doctors here, too. I can just imagine how many more people are going to leave California after these fires because people cannot get insurance on their houses. Meanwhile, the poor people in W. No. Carolina are living in tents in the snow after losing their homes, businesses and relatives to floods. I feel very blessed even though I spent two nights this week shoveling 8” of snow from my driveway. I don’t mind because it is peaceful at night but I bet my neighbors were awake from the noise because I didn’t realize it was 10:45 p.m. when I came inside. 😂 Should a 77-yr. old woman be shoveling snow? Probably not but since I broke my hip 13 months ago, I have not missed one day of exercise plus I lift 7# dumbbells every other day for 30 min. As I told my son, the broken hip was probably the best thing to happen to me because I never exercised except to do yard work and housework.
I think you are right, more people from California will be moving in because of the fires and insurance will rise.💕
Recently I saw a RUclips video in which Clark Howard talked about his experience with Amazon Medical. He said that he travels a lot , and has used it because it's very affordable and allows him to do video chats when he has become ill. The video is called" Clark's take on Amazon Medical". Clark has many videos in which he tries to inform people about how to live affordably in our changing world.
As a retired nurse, I can only tell you what I hear from others , but Dr's have to comply with so many regulations if they are working in a medical building owned and managed by a monopoly of hospitals. In the tri cities (East Tn), Ballad Health, a 20- hospital system of East TN and Virginia, benefits from the largest state sanctioned hospital monopoly in the U.S. ( This info came from the internet)
Healthcare has definitely been affected in our area of Tn. Many physicians decided to quit when Ballad health took over, so there are longer waits .
I will look him on utube, thank you for your information. 💕
I lost 3 primary doctors last year, because they kept leaving…
That is so hard to believe!! 💕
Hi Sandra. I don't understand our medical profession either. Sometimes it's hard seeing a regular Dr. Now we have nurse practitioners, and others taking care of us. I'm 76 and I can see a big change in health care. It's something we need to explore!! Hugs and ❤
I just wish we could get off drugs and so something more natural.💕😔
@Sandrabrownhappinesspast60 Me too!!!
☺️Thanks for the information and it’s so sad. The snow 👀 looks beautiful there. I don’t like it for too long because it makes a mess. 🤦🏻♀️
Thank you too!❤️
Stay away from doctors. Bottom line is money. Health care is broken. Stop eating sugar,processed food and alcohol. Be your own care taker. You are worth..
@@maggiemay5618 I need a drink 😏😅😂
I like to avoid prescriptions if at all possible.💕
@@maggiemay5618 I totally agree but people don't want to give up their food, that is half of the problem what they put in their mouth
Haha I see you point, but please don't stay away from doctors
You are what you eat… avoid or limit processed foods( sandwich meat, chips, dips, cookies, cake, pie, etc) additives, meat,especially red meat. Limit white foods… potatoes, rice, flour.
As a nurse I’ve seen serious allergies to food dyes.
As other areas of life we are responsible for our own health.
In recent I’ve gotten off blood pressure medication. When friends ask I happily tell them I am mindful of what I eat.
I’ve not used a salt shaker since I was 21 years old when I started having health concerns when I was pregnant. Removing salt alleviated the problem.
This is all so very concerning. It is so hard to get appoitment with specialist. I wish it could get better. How is Mr. Bill? Blessings
He went to the Pulmonologist today, he is in stage 3 of COPD, he wants him on oxygen all the time.
My mother used to say “I wonder how many people have died at the hands of a doctor.”
She was probably right. 💕😔
This is very concerning!
Lots of doctors in Athens Al and not long waits. Sometimes I can see the NP the same day.
That's good to hear! 💕
Yes I’m going through that too. Getting an appointment takes 2 to 3 months SMH
That is sad.😔💕
Yes!
To me, it's all about billing.
Each code has a time connected to it. 15 minutes, 30 minute, etc.
They're watched by ins co and mcr so they have to get as many squished in every day as possible.
Plus, mcr pays far less than 'real' insurance .
Oh, to have the old-fashioned family doctor.💕
My concern is not just the lack of physicians, but the attitudes of physicians toward we senior citizens. In many ways, it appears the general attitude is that since we have lived a long life, keeping us alive and well is no longer a priority. And if we need emergency or hospital care, we can be sitting there for hours before being seen.
We are not seen as a priority, as young people are. We are condescended to, lied to, or ignored altogether.
One time I was dealing with a sudden strangulated hernia, in extreme pain, and had to wait over 2 hours in an emergency room to be seen. I could have died. The ugly reality seems to be that we are not valued as human beings past a certain age. We are considered disposable. I would rather die than be placed in a nursing home.
I plan on aging in place at home. The only person that has your best health interests at heart is yourself. You have to be your own advocate. Get a second opinion. Trust your instincts.
I take herbs, and diagnose myself.
Karenvelez u r so right. I believe there r too many older ppl at this time and yes they are considered disposable ppl, how sad aanndd disgusting. I went to college for Nurrsing as I saw too many bad nurses and I wanted to make a difference.
I've experienced the same. I feel discounted b/c I'm 75...it's like they blame anything that's wrong with me on aging and it's not a priority to them b/c they figure I don't have much time left. Like you I want to age in place at home. I'd prefer dying to being in a nursing home.
Yes I want to age at home to! 💕🥰
We are seen as useless eaters. They want us to die so the resources can go to workers, even if those workers aren’t legally in the country. Once we have reproduced, we are useless.
When I was in Haiti in 1993, it was like that , one Dr to 3-5 thousand, the Lord told me that would be America in days ahead. We are here
So sad.😔
Things are definitely changing with an appt. No more long discussions about an issue. Everything needs to be discussed quickly. 20 minutes is all I’m allowed to spend with my dr appt
Yes, we need to make notes before our doctor visit, get to the point quickly. 💕
My Dr told me that they are under intense pressure to get the patient in and out as quickly as possible.He seemed extremely frustrated with the system also. It is not a good whey to care for patients!
Until it gets better, we better be prepared and write down everything you want to ask him or her! 💕
Oh thank you so much. It just hit home I haven't been feeling so good and she was not interested ..
It changed soo much..
But Thank you..
You are so welcome, I will pray that you start feeling better soon.💕🙏
Doctors in private pay over $200,000 a year for their insurance. Sadly, in most States hospitals are few in between that theres no competition
in hospitals thats crazy. I live in Maryland where we have the best hospitals plus John’s Hopkins thats as big as Baltimore city itself and expanding. Competition is good and sadly its even in the medical world with hospitals advertising the best healthcare doctors in some States.
I’ve heard nightmares people living in States with few hospitals and they aren’t the best either. I do understand what Sandra is saying thank you Sandra.
Wow! That is a lot of money for insurance!💕
Dr. Rachel Samuel is a wonderful Pulmonologist. I saw her after being sent by ambulance to Knoxville. Hope this helps and sending prayers for you both.
Is she in Knoxville?💕
Dr. Stephen D. Clark, MD in Crossville is a good primary Dr.
I’m hearing they aren’t taking new medicare patients in my area.
We saw a doctor that practiced as you described as a concierge. We could no longer afford him.
Yes, that is a lot of money!💕😔
The concierge docs don't take all insurances and don't take medicare.😢
That's interesting, thank you! 💕🥰
I know more than I want to about this. Here in N.Y. , not N.Y.C. You can wait days in the ER due to doctor shortage. No Primary appt available so ppl have to go to ER.. It took me almost a year to find a doc. My office just shut down, no reason given. Your only allowed 1 problem to tell your primay and make it snappy. Ccncierge here is insane. It's $7,500 a year membership. They dontt accept insuance. U pay all out of pocket and be sure to tip your doctor. I was going to talk about this on my channel. Was trying to find the pamphlet I got in mail to show about the tip part. These doctors are just mad at the world. What happened to do no harm. Everyone has to try and stay healthy as gosh forbid if you have a true emergency.
Tip a doctor? That’s the craziest thing I’ve ever heard!
@VintageLPs Exactly. I had to read it twice. That's why I was looking for the pamphlet to show my subscribers.
Unreal! I've never heard of tipping a doctor! 💕
Thanks for sharing my friend!!!
Thanks for watching💕🥰
Yes, My doctor left. For my yearly wellness check I went to a nurse practice who confers with doctor. I have no doctor now.
I don't have a doctor either, I'm so thankful I don't need to see one.
You might be better of with the nurse.💕
Nurses know almost as much as the doctors anymore.💕
It's true that the nurses know almost the same as doctors now, but you should definitely have a regular doctors appointment, it's better
It’s terrible. We have a second home in Italy and it’s even worse. Our friends and relatives have to pay privately
to see a Dr. because they are so backed up with socialized medicine waiting lists. You can literally die waiting.
That is just so sad. 😔💕
Yes it’s harder here in Virginia. They can only spend 11 minutes with you, the patient.
That is really not much time considering how long you wait to get in. 💕
I thought it was just in my state of Arkansas. My doctor retired and now all I can see is CPN. A lot of people have to go out of state to get appointment to see a specialist because it can take up to 6 months to get in to see one in my area.
Wow, I didn't know that. 😔💕
they are over loaded with paper work and HIGHT INSURANCE FEES and many are older now so they retire. thanks to the last 4 years of government :(
Your so right! 💕
Yeah right
Too stressful, I totally understand, doctors, nurses, teachers, police, dentists, animal vet, firefighters, etc. too stressful.
Yes, life can sure be stressful. 💕
In Colorado, they encourage you to see a nurse practitioner, which is much easier to get into. Due to insurance changes, I had to change doctors and I could only find a nurse practitioner.
I feel pretty comfortable with the nurse practitioner, if there is something she does not know she goes to the doctor. How was your experience?💕
I hear music while your talking in the beginning of this haul. Maybe it needs to be edited? Excited to hear the subject your talking about
Same here I couldn’t even hear anything just the music
Thank you for letting me know, it's in the process of being fixed.😔
It is much in Seattle area.
I was told by my doctor the other day that there is a shortage of doctors. One doctor at our clinic there had over 3 thousand patients. It took my husband and I months to get in. That doctor for paying them extra a year is true, we refused. It's probably all about money. God Bless
Yes, that price to see a doctor has been going on some time now.😔💕
I didnt know any of this but I did hear of a shortage of doctors.
I knew a little about it, but there is more to it then I was aware of.💕
I know, I hate saying concierge. When we were on vacation and wanted to take an excursion tour, we were told to see the hotel's concierge. At the time I was afraid to attempt to say it, but when the hotel clerk said it, I asked her to say it again slowly, and it sounded like: KAHN SEE ERJZ. Anyhow - my husband's primary care doctor joined two other doctors in a concierge practice. My primary care doctor retired (I had her a long time). Hubby likes his new doctor real well. It took me a long time to get to see my new doctor, so I went to a Holistic Health Clinic, since I'm not on any meds., I just get my blood work checked. So that's working well.
Oh that is wonderful that you're not on meds! 💕🥰
I usually see a physician's assistant or nurse practitioner at my primary doc office.
Things are changing. 💕
Good choice
The paper work is overwhelming because the doctors need to cover themselves today because we live in such a 'sue happy' environment. That's a shame. The same applies to teachers. Very few people want to become teachers because of the crazy curriculum, paper work and the lack of discipline in the schools/classrooms. I know this first hand. I am a retired teacher.
God bless you, I don't know how teachers do it, I really don't.💕😔
That why I go to natural path doc for over 40 years they spend a 30 to 1 hr consultation ❤
I have been considering that. 💕
We used to have home visits too. We had a choice between Dr. JO or Dr. JR. 😅
We had Dr. Peck, very heavy, crew cut and sweaty.🥰💕
I was not aware CVS is buying hospitals, but what I did find out is the same company that owns CVS also owns Aetna Insurance. This should not be!
Really!? I didn’t know that. Thanks for sharing.❤️
Yes. I'm very frustrated , too. It's all about money. Insurance companies have not helped.
I just want a doctor willing to help me with alternative meds, no more prescriptions!😔💕
No sound!
Thank you for letting me know, it's in the process of being fixed.😔
Obviously we all got our latest AARP newspaper that was the article about shortage of Drs -
Yes, it has some good articles. 💕
A better world is coming 😊
Amen to that! 💕
No sound with this video! 😢
Thank you for letting me know, it's in the process of being fixed.😔
Doctors do not even take time to check us all they do is look at the computer. Very sad for us all. 10 minutes is all we get.
I hope things change soon. 💕
Sandy, did you have your eyelids done? Your eyes are so pretty.
Thank you, 20 years ago, but they are baggy again!💕
We have the worst Healthcare System of all developed countries. Nothing will change for better if we do not revolt.
Yes, we sure do need some changes!
Amazon fills prescriptions but not if you're over a certain age. I can't remember what the age limit is but it's under 74.
My insurance company, Mailhandler’s (they cover V.A. employees and spouses), only allows me to fill prescriptions at CVS Pharmacies. The CVS I use is 1.25 miles from my house but the store is always empty and their hours are hit and miss because they cannot staff the rest of the store. No one wants to work since all the government free checks sent out during and after COVID. I half expect my CVS to close and the other CVS in town is 3 miles away which usually means 10 minutes waiting for a train to pass through town.
I didn't know about the age limit. 💕
Amazon has a mail order pharmacy.
I saw that! Are they cheaper? Or just more convenient? 💕
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It's all about the money nothing else matters
I'm afraid you are right, you can't even mention natural alternative medicine to your doctor, no money in it for them, all the ads on TV pushing drugs, the drug reps wining and dining the doctors and bringing in free drugs for the doctors to subscribe.
So far so good. The last doctor that I had always gave me the option for a nurse practitioner so I could be seen sooner. I don’t see any difference in my care. Content.
That's good to hear Tami. 💕
Yes we have MDVP and they only take on 7,000 patients and you pay $1,800 per year before you can see him but you get much better care. If you can afford or are a complicated medical history do it.
So far I am able to get into my doctor, but waiting room and office waiting is way too long.💕😔
They claim that there is a physician shortage but they limit the number of students entering medical school. The same applies to nurses and other allied health professionals. I just don't get it.
That is what I read! 😔💕
Hi Sandy, You seem to have muted your voice. I can only hear the 🎹 music...😮
Thank you for letting me know, it's in the process of being fixed.😔
I'm sure plenty have left due to vaccine mandates.
That is a thought too.💕😔
My opinon is that the problem lies with the pharmaceutial companies and too much govenment involved in the doctor/patient relationship.
Amen Donna! 💕
My doctor told me there are fewer doctors and more people
The first 3 min of your video was music playing. Or was it just me? The doctor problem is very worrisome. I don't see it getting better.
Mine was too! I missed what she said.
Thank you for letting me know, it's in the process of being fixed.😔
Thank you for letting me know, it's in the process of being fixed.😔
All I hear is piano music, I see you speaking, but I can’t hear you🤔😳💕
Thank you for letting me know, it's in the process of being fixed.😔
Doctors you reach by phone or online are becoming more prevalent. Some doctors start their own practice and get out of the big clinics. I am certain there is a lot of malfeasance with their chosen profession.
Yes, online visits would be great, better then nothing! 💕
Yes,there is a shortage of doctors. Nurse practitioners will take over our care. They work under a doctor.
PA's = Physician Assistants are seeing patients in Florida
My regular doctor was out of the country and I saw a F-NPT, I really liked her. 💕🥰
I get scared thinking if I need to see my doctor. Either they dont know how to treat my problem,or they dont want to treat me because Im over 60. Ive wasted time and money going to specialist and never getting any help. Im afraid my health problem is getting worse because its not bad enough for them to ever care. Now if youve waited too long to see a doctor.... by then they seem to know what the problem is... by then its too late! I have the WORST experiences with doctors. Either they try to kill me with medication that makes me sick and makes things worse or they dont take me seriously. Seems I will live and grow old sickly until I die. I guess thats the way it goes anyway.😂😂😂 Health care scares me because Ive lost hope in doctors. I pray all the time for my HEAVENLY Father to help me help myself get better in my health. He's always there for me!😊
Yes, our Father in Heaven is our best physician. 💕
The PCP's are no longer doctors; you get a PA or MSN (basically nurses). They do everything a doctor does.
Thank God for nurses! 💕
That’s been going on a long time! Especially since covid.
Stinking Covid! 😔💕
One reason physicians are moving away from private practice and into hospital-owned clinics, etc., is the high cost of malpractice insurance.
That makes sense. 💕