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I’ve been keeping something from you. The way I cope with hard things is by doing the work and putting the pain in a box. But the truth is—since I spoke out against insurance companies, things have been really hard. My practice is struggling. I built a surgery center... so I could take better care of my patients, expecting to do my cases through insurance. But several insurance companies have refused to contract with me since I posted that video. The strain has been so heavy, I’m not sure I can keep the practice open in its current form. I’m sharing this because no insurance company should have the power to shut down a practice, especially one built to help people. All I want is to take care of my patients. All I want is to do the right thing. I’ve invested all of my time, money, and heart into this. And it’s dangerous—truly dangerous—that one or two insurance companies can make decisions that threaten the future of a practice like mine. I’m hoping that I can figure something out for the practice, but I just wanted to be honest with you guys because this is part of the reality of being a doctor. This isn’t the first time I’ve been here. COVID almost knocked me out. The hack, when I wasn’t paid for three months, was another blow. And now this—being punished for telling the truth. But I won’t be knocked out. I’m committed to telling the truth about healthcare, about insurance, and working to find a better way to continue to keep my practice open and taking care of women with breast cancer so I don’t lost my practice or my home. I promise I’ll keep you updated.show more

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Brent A. Williams, MD1 year ago

They are trying to kill us off.

Sean Wheeler, MD1 year ago

Consider this… there are terrible doctors with terrible outcomes. All still contracted with insurance companies. But you speak out against the the way insurance companies restrict your ability to care for patients… You would think that it is their money, and not the subscribers who expect them to use the money given to them, to pay for the care they need

Paul Mackiewicz1 year ago

I'd happily have my company build you an AI powered website and online presence marketing machine for free. Your a real soldier in the good fight and we need people like you. Shoot me a DM

The Short Straw1 year ago

You need to kick this up to legal action.

Mel1 year ago

Praying that many blessings come your way. Thank you for all that you do for your patients and for everyone else by speaking out.

Grace Kane1 year ago

Carry on! It is soul-crushing to have a life dream like yours crushed. Do not give up. You have the attention of a lot of people who will likely offer to help you (not financially) to find a new way. Too bad that surgery is likely unable to adopt the headshrinkers' model. They will not touch insurance. They hand clients a diagnostic code and a bill and wish the clients well in submitting for insurance reimbursement.

MommaSue1 year ago

Can you name the insurance companies? We can try to avoid purchasing our health insurance through them.

donald ballai1 year ago

Always build a reserve fund before taking on big businesses like this. You have to be realistic, they are going to fight to protect their models unless change is forced upon them. Perhaps you need to join with a partner of bigger practice. Being right doesnt mean youll win.

mpmcgeefnp1 year ago

Honestly, best advice I can give is to move to Canada or another country where they respect medical professionals (and human rights)

Richard Walton1 year ago

How can we help?!

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252,229 views • 1 year ago

A U-Haul truck ran hit a pipe hanging from the ceiling breaking it open. Instantly water geysered out, smashing windows and windshields, and flooding cars. Initially the parking garage said the driver was at fault for hitting the pipe, but U-Haul said that the clearance signs were inaccurate. I think that the driver ultimately should be liable for all damages, even if the pipe was lower than expected, it didn’t just shoot water out without provocation. I understand the concept of liability and insurance. However I would file a claim with my own insurance company. I used to be an insurance adjuster out of college. I know that when liability is in a gray area, the companies will dispute it amongst themselves and the owners of the damaged cars would have to wait until liability is determined and accepted. Even with a good team, this could take weeks or months all the while nothing happens to my car. So if I file my own claim, use my coverage to fix my car, I would have to pay a deductible and it initially would be a claim on my insurance possibly raising my rates. However once a liability decision is reached, my insurance would go after the other company for the money in a process called subrogation. I’ve used this tactic before and it’s literally the quickest way to get the car fixed or totaled out. I know for some people they don’t want their insurance involved unless they have to but I beg you to think about a worst case scenario and waiting months only to find out a decision still hasn’t been reached while the car owner doesn’t have use of their own car.

A U-Haul truck ran hit a pipe hanging from the ceiling breaking it open. Instantly water geysered out, smashing windows and windshields, and flooding cars. Initially the parking garage said the driver was at fault for hitting the pipe, but U-Haul said that the clearance signs were inaccurate. I think that the driver ultimately should be liable for all damages, even if the pipe was lower than expected, it didn’t just shoot water out without provocation. I understand the concept of liability and insurance. However I would file a claim with my own insurance company. I used to be an insurance adjuster out of college. I know that when liability is in a gray area, the companies will dispute it amongst themselves and the owners of the damaged cars would have to wait until liability is determined and accepted. Even with a good team, this could take weeks or months all the while nothing happens to my car. So if I file my own claim, use my coverage to fix my car, I would have to pay a deductible and it initially would be a claim on my insurance possibly raising my rates. However once a liability decision is reached, my insurance would go after the other company for the money in a process called subrogation. I’ve used this tactic before and it’s literally the quickest way to get the car fixed or totaled out. I know for some people they don’t want their insurance involved unless they have to but I beg you to think about a worst case scenario and waiting months only to find out a decision still hasn’t been reached while the car owner doesn’t have use of their own car.

SonnyBoy🇺🇸

139,970 views • 3 months ago