Opinion
Blended rates immoral and more
LETTER — Posted Jan. 23, 2006
Regarding "Higher coding spurs insurer to 'blend' pay rates" (Article, Dec. 26, 2005): The unilateral, monopolistic action of Wellpoint Inc.'s Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Ohio is immoral, unethical and detestable. It is the payer-side equivalent of "unbundling" and a class-action suit in waiting. Have they no shame? Ohio doctors should vote with their feet.
David L. Elliott, MD, Phoenix
Note: This item originally appeared at http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2006/01/23/edlt0123.htm.