[mnm1]

In that case the pharmacy might not be a problem but the doctors will delay the tests for cancer even for existing cancer patients allowing a relapse to grow unchecked for months to save Kaiser money. That's what happened to a friend of mine. So fucked regardless just to save some money.

[mevile]

I've never had a problem getting a test after a doctor signed me up for one, if anything I'm the one who's always been the cause of any delay.

[mnm1]

That's good. If you had Kaiser, as I state above, the doctors won't send you for the test and the cancer will grow undetected. It doesn't matter if you insist they test you, they still won't. If you're lucky they won't delay long enough to kill you. But you will be worse not having gotten crucial treatment for months because the doctors are part of the racket. On the other hand, your family and friends can be happy that your suffering and death helped Kaiser get richer by saving money on critical tests.

[mevile]

I just haven't had that experience at all. I do use Kaiser. If anything my doctor is very aggressive about considering cancer and getting those screens, way more than I'm comfortable. My experience hasn't been the same as yours.

[masonic]

This is a ludicrous concept. Cancer treatment is cheaper the earlier the diagnosis.

[mnm1]

Tell that to my friend who had already been diagnosed with cancer, was in remission, and had his cancer return undetected for months because Kaiser wouldn't run the tests. He thinks it's ridiculous too.