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Friday, December 29, 2006

Hanger/Linkia ... "Does Not Play Well With Others"

A new year is upon us ... but some of the old battles remain.

I am grateful to CIGNA for allowing me to continue to receive quality of care through December 31st with my prosthetist. I had my last appointment today, having been fitted with a new socket. Current contracts not withstanding, I fully anticipate that they will allow me to continue to receive that care, in the new year, as needed.

For Hanger/Linkia, I offer my contribution to their annual report card ... "does not play well with others" ... but I guess they figure when they are the only game in town, that will matter very little.

The battle for quality options for O/P patients continues on this front although you might say it has entered a "quiet phase". The O/P list serve has become very resistant to communications on this critical issue. I'm sure the pressure has been overwhelming such that even posts that are much less than combative are censored.

A bad idea, however, is always a bad idea and time does not make it better ... time just makes it more evident. I am looking forward to a meeting with CIGNA personnel in a few days. We all know what the topic of discussion will be. I strongly believe that they are beginning to understand the error of their decisions.

A consequence of the limitations of the list serve is that it is more difficult to hear what others are experiencing. It is very helpful to hear what others are experiencing. If you have a story to share, send it to dan@gottrys.com. And, thanks to all of you who have already send your stories!

Happy New Year to each of you!

posted by Daniel Gottry at 1:53 PM