Does Medicare prefer non-profit health care providers over for-profit ones?
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I don't think it's a question of whether or not Medicare\nprefers them.  Instead, is the health care provider a "Medicare provider". Do they "Accept" Medicare. If they do, it means they file the claim to Medicare and they accept\npayment from Medicare. You are only responsible for the Deductible and 20% of the Medicare "allowable".  If the health care provider is NOT a Medicare provider, and does NOT "Accept" Medicare, then they will still file a claim to Medicare. HOWEVER, you are responsible for whatever Medicare does NOT pay. You end up having  to pay a lot more\nyourself. I would always ask a provider whether or not they are Medicare providers and whether or not they accept the Medicare payment. If they do....  great
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That depends a lot on what you want. In a nursing home you will get to know your patients better but your exposure to variety will be minimal. In a hospital you will learn a lot more. My daughter prefers the hospital because there is an ever changing environment & her knowledge base is building.
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here in australia we have got medicare if u can't afford the full price and r on a pension the governement will pay also private u partly pay but if u want it cheaper or free and can afford to wait its free or a small fee to pay i suppose we r lucky yet people still complain i receive free accupuncture free visits by my doctor the medical centre wich i attend does bulkbilling which means medicare/governement pays from the taxes everybody pays
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Americans are ridiculous about socialised medicine. Instead of putting government money towards a working plan that grants all Americans equal opportunity to be healthy, they shove it all into a big stupid war. In Canada, we are a capitalist country with a socialised medical plan that works well. Studies have actually demonstrated that Canadian medicare is overall more efficient and of a higher quality than American privatised health care. And doctors can manage to pay it off, because in Canada university education sin't as expensive either! i would know, as both my parents are doctors.\n\nEDITED TO ADD: Canada is also a large contributer to medical research. This is usually paid for by research centres and universities and has little to do with the socialized healthcare system.
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Although I can't speak specifically about Brisbane, private hospitals almost always pay more than government operated ones.  This applies to other institutions as well.
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Big Business.  Big Business can give the big donations. The more money some one has the more voters they can reach, and the better chance for re-election. It is in both camps the Democrats AND Republicans. How many times have you seen legislation that favors big business over the needs of the rest of the population? Medicare Part D is a prime example.  This is not always bad though, sometimes big business can be very beneficial for the rest of the population, most of the time; however, it is not.
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Absolutely not.  Our health care system is a mess, it's true, but I think the best way to fix it is with less government intervention, not more.  You see, as with everything else, you tend to get all the best and most expensive stuff you can when someone else is paying the bill.  Well, if the government is paying the bill, that really means the taxpayers.  It's not fair for healthy people to have their tax burden substantially raised because some others can't or won't take care of themselves.  Which leads to a related point:  If you're paying your own bill, you're more likely to take good care of yourself, so you don't end up paying more than you absolutely have to.
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Non-profit organizations fulfill a need within a community or, on a larger scale, a need within a society.  Each of these organizations seeks to do business for a greater good rather than do business to make money (the fundamental principle of business is to make money).  Non-profit organizations are not trying to profit from the business that they do, they are trying to help the community or society in which they are a part.
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No. However, state and local laws may require this of businesses of any kind (usually depending on size). These are rare but increasingly popular and will vary by state. If there is a distinction made between for-profits and non-profits, non-profits are generally given more leniency.
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I work for a health insurance company, so hearing that name makes me think of either a company that wholesales naturopathic medicines or a company dealing with holistic services.
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HMO means that you have to go to someone that is in network with that plan, and is usually a cheap plan.  In my CHiropractic office, we like PPO and POS because they have out of network benefits, usually.  I'd say the PPO is best, but the best one is actually going to be the more expensive one.  THe more expensive one will have a lower deductible and copay.  Check out those two things.  If you have lots of health problems, or a family with health problems or possible health problems, go with the expensive one, you will save money in the end by saving on copays and deductibles if you go to doctor a lot.  If you plan on only using it as emergency care like in a hospital emergency room, HMO is ok.
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If you will be operating a non-profit health center, then you may be able to get a grant. But hardly for a for-profit organization.\n\nHere are some samples of grants available for senior care for non profits:\n\n94.002 - Retired and Senior Volunteer Program\nhttp://12.46.245.173/pls/portal30/CATALOG.SEARCH_PGM_TXT_DYN.SHOW?p_arg_names=prog_nbr_in&p_arg_values=94.002&p_arg_names=keyword_in&p_arg_values=seniors&p_arg_names=_title&p_arg_values=\nOBJECTIVES:\nThe Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) provides grants to qualified agencies and organizations for the dual purpose of engaging persons 55 and older in volunteer service to meet critical community needs; and to provide a high quality experience that will enrich the lives of volunteers. \n\nApplicant Eligibility:\nGrants are made only to public agencies, including state and local government agencies and private nonprofit organizations.\n\n93.969 Geriatric Education Centers \nhttp://12.46.245.173/pls/portal30/CATALOG.SEARCH_PGM_TXT_DYN.SHOW?p_arg_names=prog_nbr_in&p_arg_values=93.969&p_arg_names=keyword_in&p_arg_values=seniors&p_arg_names=_title&p_arg_values=\nOBJECTIVES:\nGrants are given to support the development of collaborative arrangements involving several health professions schools and health care facilities. Geriatric Education Centers provide training of health professional faculty, students, and practitioners in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease, disability, and other health problems of the elderly. Health professionals include allopathic physicians, osteopathic physicians, dentists, optometrists, podiatrists, pharmacists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, chiropractors, clinical psychologists, health administrators, and other allied health professionals. Projects supported under these grants must offer training involving four or more health professions, one of which must be allopathic or osteopathic medicine, and must address all of the following statutory purposes: (a) improve the training of health professionals in geriatrics; (b) develop and disseminate curricula relating to the treatment of the health problems of elderly individuals; (c) support training and retraining of faculty to provide instruction in geriatrics; (d) support continuing education of health professionals who provide geriatric care; and (e) provide students with clinical training in geriatrics in nursing homes, chronic and acute disease hospitals, ambulatory care centers, and senior centers. \n\nApplicant Eligibility:\nGrants may be made to accredited health professions schools as defined by Section 799B(1) of the Public Health Service Act, or programs for the training of physicians assistants as defined by Section 799B(3), or schools of allied health as defined in Section 799B(4), or schools of nursing as defined by Section 801(2). \n\nIt is hard to find grants to start a business. Unlike the myths that some perpetuate, federal government and even private foundations hardly give grant money for a for-profit business. And yes, grants mean PAPERWORK - lots and lots of it, that is why a cottage industry of grant writers was born.\n\nNonetheless, you can go to the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) http://www.cfda.gov and Grants.gov http://www.grants.gov - these are two sites created by the federal government to provide transparency and information on grants. Browse through the listings and see if you can find any grant that would support a for-profit venture.\n\nEven if you buy books on "how to get grants" or list that supposedly has information on grants -- all of them are mere rehash of what CFDA has, albeit packaged differently. But still the info is the same - hardly any grants for starting a for profit business.\n\nEven SBA does NOT give out grants. From the SBA website http://www.sba.gov/expanding/grants.html... \n\n"The U.S. Small Business Administration does not offer grants to start or expand small businesses, although it does
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I don't know specifically but associations can usually help people out with those types of questions. Check with the Healthcare Distribution Management Association: http://www.healthcaredistribution.org/\n\nHope that helps! I wish you much success & happiness in all your ventures!
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managing litigation risk.   Nonprofit organisations must minimise risk even more than for-profit enterprises because they cannot pass on the costs of potential harm to customers. Nonprofits that cannot deliver services safely will lose client trust and have difficulty in recruiting volunteers and soliciting donor support.\n\nIn an increasingly litigious society, nonprofits need information on risk management to mitigate liability for both staff and boards of directors.
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Why not allow anyone in the US to buy into Medicare?  If the principle is for the government to negotiate better pricing for our healthcare, it seems they would have better leverage with a larger base of citizens (and hence larger volumes involved in their "purchases" and contracts.)  Or am I misunderstanding what Medicare's purpose is?
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There are "for profit" organizations and there are "not for profit" organization. Of course if the organization is a "for profit" one, profit maximization would be the first priority. On the other hand, if it is a "not for profit" organization, The first priority would be the service they provide.
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I am a physical therapist.  I am not for the cap, but I understand what it's purpose is.  It really works to ensure that therapists are not over billing Medicare.  I know some therapists who will treat patients for months at a time, with no progress in site.  I think it will make more therapists become more conscious of their treatments and efficacy.  \nAlso you may try the APTA or CMS website to see what they have to say Hope this helps.  Any other questions, email me bdavid2121@hotmail.com