Re: [Histonet] POL labs
POL's, which incidentally pay me well, are at least somewhat dangerous. Though I benefit greatly from them, I am also not going to sit on this forum and lie about how deserving they all are. There surely is over utilization going on. Denial of that fact does none of us any good. Sent from my iPhone On Oct 31, 2012, at 12:40 PM, Nicole Tatum nic...@dlcjax.com wrote: Let me start by sharing this: Definition of FREE ENTERPRISE : freedom of private business to organize and operate for profit in a competitive system without interference by government beyond regulation necessary to protect public interest and keep the national economy in balance. Key Word being For Profit. Health care is a commodity that is bought and sold and the medical industry is big bucks for our economy. So what if a POL is for profit, so are some hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, pharmacies, and the local gas station. My point being is, just because a POL is for profit does not mean that the facility does not offer the same quality of care as a national laboratory who is also seeking profit. So, as far as Im concerned the Doctor, owner, or medical director is able to bill for any test he performs in his facility that is currently licensed and regulated. I really dont think the setting should be a factor. We all will see changes and cuts. I do not believe this thread has any thing to do specifically with the election. Besides it doesnt really matter what side of the fence your on. Cuts are comming, dare I say rationing. Even if socialized medicine does not get passed and Romney wins, Medicare will have to decrease its allowable payouts each year. I personally am more worried about what that will mean for our payscale. For those of you who dont know me, I DO work in a POL lab. Im not bias, but I don't think the location of my lab is relative to the fact that it shouldn't be allowed to exist because its for profit. Just my thought. Happy Halloween to all. Nicole Tatum, HT ASCP ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
RE: [Histonet] POL labs
Hooray Nicole! Very well stated. Kari Kienitz HT, (ASCP) Histology Laboratory Portland Gastroenterology The Oregon Clinic NE 99th Ave Portland, OR 97220 503.935.8311 kkien...@orclinic.com From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Nicole Tatum [nic...@dlcjax.com] Sent: Wednesday, October 31, 2012 12:39 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] POL labs Let me start by sharing this: Definition of FREE ENTERPRISE : freedom of private business to organize and operate for profit in a competitive system without interference by government beyond regulation necessary to protect public interest and keep the national economy in balance. Key Word being For Profit. Health care is a commodity that is bought and sold and the medical industry is big bucks for our economy. So what if a POL is for profit, so are some hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, pharmacies, and the local gas station. My point being is, just because a POL is for profit does not mean that the facility does not offer the same quality of care as a national laboratory who is also seeking profit. So, as far as Im concerned the Doctor, owner, or medical director is able to bill for any test he performs in his facility that is currently licensed and regulated. I really dont think the setting should be a factor. We all will see changes and cuts. I do not believe this thread has any thing to do specifically with the election. Besides it doesnt really matter what side of the fence your on. Cuts are comming, dare I say rationing. Even if socialized medicine does not get passed and Romney wins, Medicare will have to decrease its allowable payouts each year. I personally am more worried about what that will mean for our payscale. For those of you who dont know me, I DO work in a POL lab. Im not bias, but I don't think the location of my lab is relative to the fact that it shouldn't be allowed to exist because its for profit. Just my thought. Happy Halloween to all. Nicole Tatum, HT ASCP ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
RE: [Histonet] POL labs
Thanks Nicole. Well said! When a local hospital has a CEO hauling in 4+ million annually and they are nonprofit it makes me question -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Nicole Tatum Sent: Wednesday, October 31, 2012 3:40 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] POL labs Let me start by sharing this: Definition of FREE ENTERPRISE : freedom of private business to organize and operate for profit in a competitive system without interference by government beyond regulation necessary to protect public interest and keep the national economy in balance. Key Word being For Profit. Health care is a commodity that is bought and sold and the medical industry is big bucks for our economy. So what if a POL is for profit, so are some hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, pharmacies, and the local gas station. My point being is, just because a POL is for profit does not mean that the facility does not offer the same quality of care as a national laboratory who is also seeking profit. So, as far as Im concerned the Doctor, owner, or medical director is able to bill for any test he performs in his facility that is currently licensed and regulated. I really dont think the setting should be a factor. We all will see changes and cuts. I do not believe this thread has any thing to do specifically with the election. Besides it doesnt really matter what side of the fence your on. Cuts are comming, dare I say rationing. Even if socialized medicine does not get passed and Romney wins, Medicare will have to decrease its allowable payouts each year. I personally am more worried about what that will mean for our payscale. For those of you who dont know me, I DO work in a POL lab. Im not bias, but I don't think the location of my lab is relative to the fact that it shouldn't be allowed to exist because its for profit. Just my thought. Happy Halloween to all. Nicole Tatum, HT ASCP ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
RE: [Histonet] POL labs
Thanks Nicole Kate Mendell Histopathology/Lab Manager HOWARD S. GOLDBERG, M.D., INC 990 Paradise Road Swampscott, MA 01907 TEL: 781.595.0151 FAX: 781.592.6780 kmend...@goldbergmd.net www.cosmesticdermcenter.com PRIVACY NOTICE: This e-mail message may contain confidential patient or other information belonging to the sender that is legally privileged. This information is intended only for the use of the individual or authorized entity named above. The authorized recipient of this patient or other confidential information is prohibited from disclosing the information to any other party. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete. Please keep any information you may have viewed confidential. From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] on behalf of Blazek, Linda [lbla...@digestivespecialists.com] Sent: Wednesday, October 31, 2012 3:58 PM To: 'Nicole Tatum'; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] POL labs Thanks Nicole. Well said! When a local hospital has a CEO hauling in 4+ million annually and they are nonprofit it makes me question -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Nicole Tatum Sent: Wednesday, October 31, 2012 3:40 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] POL labs Let me start by sharing this: Definition of FREE ENTERPRISE : freedom of private business to organize and operate for profit in a competitive system without interference by government beyond regulation necessary to protect public interest and keep the national economy in balance. Key Word being For Profit. Health care is a commodity that is bought and sold and the medical industry is big bucks for our economy. So what if a POL is for profit, so are some hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, pharmacies, and the local gas station. My point being is, just because a POL is for profit does not mean that the facility does not offer the same quality of care as a national laboratory who is also seeking profit. So, as far as Im concerned the Doctor, owner, or medical director is able to bill for any test he performs in his facility that is currently licensed and regulated. I really dont think the setting should be a factor. We all will see changes and cuts. I do not believe this thread has any thing to do specifically with the election. Besides it doesnt really matter what side of the fence your on. Cuts are comming, dare I say rationing. Even if socialized medicine does not get passed and Romney wins, Medicare will have to decrease its allowable payouts each year. I personally am more worried about what that will mean for our payscale. For those of you who dont know me, I DO work in a POL lab. Im not bias, but I don't think the location of my lab is relative to the fact that it shouldn't be allowed to exist because its for profit. Just my thought. Happy Halloween to all. Nicole Tatum, HT ASCP ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
Re: [Histonet] POL labs
I for one refuse to get into politics here, but I am glad this information was posted. Its valuable information and it should be posted. Thank you Nicole for such a well put response. Happy Haloween as well all From: Blazek, Linda lbla...@digestivespecialists.com To: 'Nicole Tatum' nic...@dlcjax.com; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Sent: Wednesday, October 31, 2012 3:58 PM Subject: RE: [Histonet] POL labs Thanks Nicole. Well said! When a local hospital has a CEO hauling in 4+ million annually and they are nonprofit it makes me question -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Nicole Tatum Sent: Wednesday, October 31, 2012 3:40 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] POL labs Let me start by sharing this: Definition of FREE ENTERPRISE : freedom of private business to organize and operate for profit in a competitive system without interference by government beyond regulation necessary to protect public interest and keep the national economy in balance. Key Word being For Profit. Health care is a commodity that is bought and sold and the medical industry is big bucks for our economy. So what if a POL is for profit, so are some hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, pharmacies, and the local gas station. My point being is, just because a POL is for profit does not mean that the facility does not offer the same quality of care as a national laboratory who is also seeking profit. So, as far as Im concerned the Doctor, owner, or medical director is able to bill for any test he performs in his facility that is currently licensed and regulated. I really dont think the setting should be a factor. We all will see changes and cuts. I do not believe this thread has any thing to do specifically with the election. Besides it doesnt really matter what side of the fence your on. Cuts are comming, dare I say rationing. Even if socialized medicine does not get passed and Romney wins, Medicare will have to decrease its allowable payouts each year. I personally am more worried about what that will mean for our payscale. For those of you who dont know me, I DO work in a POL lab. Im not bias, but I don't think the location of my lab is relative to the fact that it shouldn't be allowed to exist because its for profit. Just my thought. Happy Halloween to all. Nicole Tatum, HT ASCP ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
RE: [Histonet] POL labs
http://content.healthaffairs.org/content/31/4/741.full?ijkey=2zuxtnRPMwVpAke ytype=refsiteid=healthaff -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Kim Donadio Sent: Wednesday, October 31, 2012 6:36 PM To: Blazek, Linda; 'Nicole Tatum'; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: Re: [Histonet] POL labs I for one refuse to get into politics here, but I am glad this information was posted. Its valuable information and it should be posted. Thank you Nicole for such a well put response. Happy Haloween as well all From: Blazek, Linda lbla...@digestivespecialists.com To: 'Nicole Tatum' nic...@dlcjax.com; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Sent: Wednesday, October 31, 2012 3:58 PM Subject: RE: [Histonet] POL labs Thanks Nicole. Well said! When a local hospital has a CEO hauling in 4+ million annually and they are nonprofit it makes me question -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Nicole Tatum Sent: Wednesday, October 31, 2012 3:40 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] POL labs Let me start by sharing this: Definition of FREE ENTERPRISE : freedom of private business to organize and operate for profit in a competitive system without interference by government beyond regulation necessary to protect public interest and keep the national economy in balance. Key Word being For Profit. Health care is a commodity that is bought and sold and the medical industry is big bucks for our economy. So what if a POL is for profit, so are some hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, pharmacies, and the local gas station. My point being is, just because a POL is for profit does not mean that the facility does not offer the same quality of care as a national laboratory who is also seeking profit. So, as far as Im concerned the Doctor, owner, or medical director is able to bill for any test he performs in his facility that is currently licensed and regulated. I really dont think the setting should be a factor. We all will see changes and cuts. I do not believe this thread has any thing to do specifically with the election. Besides it doesnt really matter what side of the fence your on. Cuts are comming, dare I say rationing. Even if socialized medicine does not get passed and Romney wins, Medicare will have to decrease its allowable payouts each year. I personally am more worried about what that will mean for our payscale. For those of you who dont know me, I DO work in a POL lab. Im not bias, but I don't think the location of my lab is relative to the fact that it shouldn't be allowed to exist because its for profit. Just my thought. Happy Halloween to all. Nicole Tatum, HT ASCP ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet This electronic message is intended to be for the use only of the named recipient and may contain information that is confidential or privileged. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution, or use of the contents of this message is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error or are not the named recipient, please notify us immediately by contacting the sender at the electronic mail address noted above, and delete and destroy all copies of this message. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
