Increase the Number of Private Practice Physicians, Restore Provider Autonomy, Decrease Regs

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Please also consider the following:

Insurance Industry profit change

Insurance Corporations invest the premiums they receive for the policies into the stock market for investors. Instead of this profit going only to investors, the profit should go to the policy holders or beneficiary of the policy. They should be put in either an pre-tax HSA or IRA or similar financial vehicle that may be used by the individual/family to pay out of pocket and elective medical expense. It should be permitted to be used as the individual wants toward healthcare. This includes A…

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Increase contribution and investment amount for HSAs

Amend the HSA rules (which are included below under Current HSA information) List item Provide increased options for deductibles with insurance plans that qualify. Offer insurance plans that are emergency care and catastrophic or chronic condition care only. List item Allow for contributions that are equivalent to insurance premiums or the cost of medical care and wellness care. The current amount does not meet any of these criteria. List item Allow HSA’s without a connected insurance…

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Independent Review of Insurance Corporations denials

There should be a review of how Insurance Companies are denying claims. This should include how the decision was made and who made it. What was the education and qualification of the person or people who denied it? Did they have the same level of education as the Provider? That includes if the Provider is Alternative Care they cannot be reviewed by an MD who is not trained in Alternative Care. It must be equivalent in decision making. If it was how did the Provider come to the conclusion exa…

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Full Scope of Practice Act - expand patient care options (FSPA)

Scopes of practice are intended to encompass the education and clinical training that a healthcare provider earns through their degree(s) and approved continuing education. Education is accredited by recognized agencies. Unfortunately, several groups see the creation of individual State Scopes of Practice as a way to limit competition and reduce responsibility to pay for care. This includes the AMA and entities connected to them such as Medical Boards and Associations, the insurance industry, a…