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[dianebRN]

I know the answer to that question. Medicare/Medicaid sets the stage. Insurance companies follow suit and adapt their policies to the standards set by the gov. Why not? The gov drives a hard bargain with reimbursement of 30-40 cents on the dollar. In fact, they are often the best payor. Sad but true. A health care institution cannot discriminate between those who can pay and those who cannot. There is one standard of care, which I totally believe in. That's how the game is played which is why all are concerned regarding government intervention....for right or for ethically wrong. GLTA