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How to Replace Your CPAP in Only 666 Days

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Re: How to Replace Your CPAP in Only 666 Days

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robmccoll wrote: post #75
klabetron wrote: post #19

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Though it’d probably take 666 days to see a sleep specialist and get your first CPAP machine… (which I suspect you’d agree is part of the stealth dissolution plan)

I have terrible news about systems built on private health insurance (USA): it will still take 666 days to see a specialist, and you will need a referral from your PCP who may also decide they want to see you in person first. This may be its own scheduling nightmare. Then you may find out that your preferred specialist is out of network for your private insurance. The waits are a generally a supply and demand issue m…

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Re: How to Replace Your CPAP in Only 666 Days

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gwd wrote: post #70
Roritharr wrote: post #61

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I learned recently that you want a fixer that knows and bribes people where it's customary and expected. Going through lengthy processes deaf to the trigger phrases will make your life, which could be incredibly easy, unbearably hard in many countries.

It is worth pointing out that (at least according to the corporate training I have to take every year) this is considered illegal by the US government for a US citizen to do even not on US soil; if the Feds get wind of it and feel like making a point they could throw you in jail, even with an intermediary "fixer".

The FCPA allows "grease payments" to officials performing their official duties.

Re: How to Replace Your CPAP in Only 666 Days

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Post by ceejayoz »

dralley wrote: post #85
robmccoll wrote: post #75

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I have terrible news about systems built on private health insurance (USA): it will still take 666 days to see a specialist, and you will need a referral from your PCP who may also decide they want to see you in person first. This may be its own scheduling nightmare. Then you may find out that your preferred specialist is out of network for your private insurance. The waits are a generally a supply and demand issue m…

I've never had to wait more than a month to see a specialist in the US

That’ll depend heavily on location and specialty. Neurology and dermatology book 3-5 months out for new patient visits in my area, from personal experience.

Re: How to Replace Your CPAP in Only 666 Days

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Post by 15155 »

dralley wrote: post #85
robmccoll wrote: post #75

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I have terrible news about systems built on private health insurance (USA): it will still take 666 days to see a specialist, and you will need a referral from your PCP who may also decide they want to see you in person first. This may be its own scheduling nightmare. Then you may find out that your preferred specialist is out of network for your private insurance. The waits are a generally a supply and demand issue m…

I've never had to wait more than a month to see a specialist in the US

This is my experience as well.

Re: How to Replace Your CPAP in Only 666 Days

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Post by Brybry »

dralley wrote: post #85
robmccoll wrote: post #75

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I have terrible news about systems built on private health insurance (USA): it will still take 666 days to see a specialist, and you will need a referral from your PCP who may also decide they want to see you in person first. This may be its own scheduling nightmare. Then you may find out that your preferred specialist is out of network for your private insurance. The waits are a generally a supply and demand issue m…

I've never had to wait more than a month to see a specialist in the US

I don't know about 666 days but my senior citizen parents complain about specialists where the earliest (non-emergency) appointment is 6+ months out.

They have figured out the right time in the morning to call every day to try to grab a canceled appointment slot but it takes dedication.

Re: How to Replace Your CPAP in Only 666 Days

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Post by SamoyedFurFluff »

dralley wrote: post #85
robmccoll wrote: post #75

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I have terrible news about systems built on private health insurance (USA): it will still take 666 days to see a specialist, and you will need a referral from your PCP who may also decide they want to see you in person first. This may be its own scheduling nightmare. Then you may find out that your preferred specialist is out of network for your private insurance. The waits are a generally a supply and demand issue m…

I've never had to wait more than a month to see a specialist in the US

I think it heavily depends. I know a friend who can only see her neurologist with a 3 month wait. Rheumatologists and specialized cardiologists are about the same issues. As an adult, trying to speak to a neurologist for an autism, ADHD, or learning disability evaluation is also a nightmare time-wise.

Re: How to Replace Your CPAP in Only 666 Days

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p_l wrote: post #35
klabetron wrote: post #19

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Though it’d probably take 666 days to see a sleep specialist and get your first CPAP machine… (which I suspect you’d agree is part of the stealth dissolution plan)

Depending on how defunding worked so far in one's area, but NHS generally prioritised potentially dangerous issues. Means it's easier to be frustrated waiting and then getting a 10 minute talk when it's flu or something similar, but get seen to in 10 minutes after arriving at a walk-in centre because you're worried of bine fissure in leg (turned out to be inflammation fortunately)

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Re: How to Replace Your CPAP in Only 666 Days

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Post by ericjmorey »

jasonjayr wrote: post #50
q7xvh97o2pDhNrh wrote: post #47

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Someone should start a SaaS that just automates this process. Thinking about it, the only moderately difficult part would be compiling a list of small-claims courts and understanding the different paperwork each one requires. After that, the whole thing could just be a single page with a few form fields (email, insurance company info, upload purchase receipt), a credit card form for the SaaS to collect its fee, and a…

A use of AI/LMM I could support: read the policy documents and produce (or execute) the exact steps to get the insurance company to honor their obligations.

The policy is largely written in code that will not be released to a policy holder.
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