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Wednesday, September 20, 2006

Seeking a Level Playing Field

Daniel

I believe a key strategy in dealing with the Linkia situation is for any and all independents, if contacted by Linkia, REFUSE to join the network. Although there are hundreds of Hanger sites, the independents still do represent the majority.

Linkia will not be able to provide the access to care as promised without the help of some independents, especially in rural areas. Also, it is VITAL that Parity legislation contain language that includes ANY WILLING PROVIDER. This is KEY. And, do contact your legislators AND ACA. Advise your patients who have one of these insurers to not only contact their insurer to voice their dissatisfaction, but more importantly contact their EMPLOYER, many will be willing to investigate alternative insurance companies.

It is time that everyone gets on a level playing field, Linkia who's strategy may be questionable, and CIGNA and GREATWEST, who view patient care as a "bargaining chip". If the outcry is loud enough from every angle, we can prevail. Over the years, tbis industry has, to say the least. not been a unified group. THIS MUST CHANGE NOW!!! (Before it is too late)

Eileen Levis
President-Orthologix

posted by Daniel Gottry at 6:51 AM