Comments on: Poor don’t deserve health care, according to owner of 8 hospitals

By: S. Smith

S. Smith — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 17:52:33 +0000

A quote by Theodore Roosevelt sums this up:

“TO EDUCATE A MAN IN MIND AND NOT IN MORALS IS TO CREATE A MENACE TO SOCIETY”.

This applies to all, insurance companies, physicians, patients !!!

By: Siel

Siel — Thu, 04 Oct 2007 02:01:37 +0000

Scooter — Um, people with differing opinions CAN chime in, as evidenced by your comment. I am actually a fan of hospitals and MDs — we need them — I’m just not a fan of the current system under which hospitals and MDs can’t do the good work they can do. My sis is an MD, and she hates the current system. You’re very clumsily trying to equate a critique of our health care system as an indictment against all docs and nurses — a poor argument indeed.

You know, if you get to talk, and then when someone who disagrees with you rips apart your argument, you’re actually both practicing freedom of speech. Freedom of speech doesn’t mean you can spout idiocy and expect silence from those who disagree.

By: Scooter

Scooter — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 15:07:33 +0000

Unless those with differing opinions can “chime” in…how the heck is this a balanced conversation ? You may not be a fan of big hospitals, or MD’s..but they too have opinions, and have a right to those opinions…after all..they actually work, live and breathe in those big hospitals ! As a rule, I would say…walk in their shoes awhile…then spout off ! No, I am not an MD, or a medical care worker…just someone who thinks these types of blogs talk about free speech, but then rip apart anyone who might differ in opinion or thought…pretty small minded stuff basically. I have my own issues with the health care system being corrupt,but also know that there are alot of good MD’s and Nurses out their who struggle to survive a dog eat dog,ugly job situation…..it is the system that is broken…..if all the MD’s who hate it left…things would be worse than they are ! I think anyone who enters that field is crazy myself !

By: Siel

Siel — Fri, 10 Aug 2007 16:13:09 +0000

Rep — When you say that Prem supports the “Universal Health Coverage Bill,” are you referring to SB 840? The bill that Schwarzenegger, who Prem raises money for and gives lots of moolah to, has said he’ll veto?

By: Rep

Rep — Fri, 10 Aug 2007 15:49:57 +0000

Bill, Obviously you are some one that has vested interests against Prime Healthcare. You seem to be trying hard getting lost in a wild goose chase. There are some of us that have worked all our lives to make a positive impact for people around us and then there are others that have nothing to show for. Day in and Day out we work and provide best healthcare for our patients.

Fact: Prime Healthcare has saved thousands of jobs at the hospitals that would have shutdown otherwise.

Fact: Prime Healthcare’s employees are happy and grateful to have jobs, steady payroll, great benefits, which is something that is cannot be taken for granted at other hospitals in California.

Fact: Prime Healthcare’s hospitals provide medical care to more uninsured patients and provide more charity care. See LA Times article referencing this publicly available data with the State.

Fact: Prime Healthcare’ hospitals have received several awards for providing top quality healthcare.

Fact: Prime Healthcare is saving California hospitals that are financially troubled and/or bankrupt.

Fact: Prime Healthcare is compliant with all Medicare regulations. Its hospitals receiving highest accreditation scores is a testament to it.

Perhaps you and your friend would do something productive with your lives than mocking those that are serving people.

By: Bill

Bill — Tue, 07 Aug 2007 18:34:18 +0000

I agree that insurance company make money at the expense of hospitals and patients. But Dr. Prem Reddy makes money at the expense of patients.

In Summary:

All Medicare patients are discharged from Dr. Reddy’s hospitals soon as possible, many times with disregard to the severity of their illness. Because payment is the same regardless of the length of stay.

Patient’s with insurance that reimbuses hospital for daily rates are kept in hospital as long as possible. Dr. Reddy is angry whenever a patient is dicharged from the ER that has insurance. ER physicians are instructed to admit as many patients as possible even though they may not require admission to the hospital.

Uninsured patients are cared for by all hospital in which they are seen. Many times the care is limited because of their lack of insurance coverage.

What I have heard from Dr. Prem Reddy’s employees have been complaints about there Healthcare coverage and benefits, but I personally do not know the details of coverage provided.

By: Rep

Rep — Tue, 07 Aug 2007 16:42:24 +0000

Dear O, If you work in healthcare field you should know the simple fact that health insurance companies are in it to make money off of hospitals, physicians and patients. In this instance, the insurance company in question did not want Prem Reddy and his hospitals to provide healthcare liberally to their employees. Prem Reddy and his hospitals always have been good to their employees helping them the best way they can. In fact Prem Reddy admires Moore and SICKO movie for bringing out the truth about big insurance companies and supports the Universal Health Coverage Bill which will pay for the healthcare provided at hospitlas for uninsured and ingident patients, that currently the hospitals are not getting paid for.

By: O

Tue, 07 Aug 2007 13:10:06 +0000

prem reddy offered his employees insurance benefits
but he does not accept this insurance in his facilities. what is going on?

By: Bill

Bill — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 16:10:18 +0000

It is unfortunate the care that is provided by all hospitals operated by Prem Reddy MD.

The bottom line is profit at the expense of patient care. Time will show the levels of patient neglect. Will write latter when I have time.

By: Nicole

Nicole — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 00:24:56 +0000

Wow, sounds like those doctors are real fans of this blog, and finally found their golden opportunity to chime in! Or…not.