[Winona Online Democracy]
FYI to Martha and everyone...my GodMother always
believed in Olmsted Community Hospital. She was a nurse who had my respect
and she liked those folks.
Bob
PS...I am not a CMH basher...when I was having my
back problems I stayed in Winona and received excellent care until I had to
leave town...I just went to Rochester instead of LaCrosse.
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Sent: Wednesday, May 17, 2006 7:39
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Subject: [Winona] Minnesota Hospital
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[Winona Online Democracy]
In regard to Winona Hospital posting it's prices, I agree that it is
great. I have a high deductible on my insurance, so when I needed a
colonoscopy (required because my dad had colon cancer) I shopped around.
The price at Olmsted Medical Group was $1200; the quoted price at Gunderson
Lutheran and Winona Health was $3000. I was very satisfied with my
service at OMG, although I did have to jump through some hoops to get records
forwarded and meet requirements.
I also save money by getting blood tests done by the travelling
laboratories that come to the pharmacy at Midtown Foods. They are
SIGNIFICANTLY cheaper and more comprehensive than blood tests that might be
ordered by your doctor. When my doc said it was time to update my blood
tests, I gave her the data, and she was impressed with the quality of the
information. I didn't seek insurance reimbursement for my blood
tests.
More medical enterprises should provide cost information up-front.
More patients should ask: is this (recommended procedure) covered by my
insurance, and if not, what will it cost? However, insurance plans are
complex, individual medical situations vary, so the "shopping around" approach
may not work for everyone.
Martha Greenwald
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