AGMC cries foul on rival hospital - Topix | Thread profile

honestmd wrote: American Medical Association Code of Ethics: Trust is the foundation of the patient-physician relationship, because patients must rely upon physicians to act as moral agents and their personal advocates. To be effective stewards of this trust, physicians must respect patients’ autonomy, promote their welfare, and avoid potential conflicts of interest that might compromise patient care. Through investment and self-referral,...

In the healthcare field wrote: <quoted text> Can we provide a link to this article? I don't have a subscription Yes, here it is. It is not the one from "try this"..You may have to cut and paste it, I'm not sure..sjt http://online.wsj.com/public/article/SB121986...

TOM STRAUSS FOR PRESIDENT wrote: <quoted text> AGMC needs new leadership! AMEN!!!!!!!!!!

Judged: 1 1 1 Got it wrote: So stop whining! I wasn't whining, loser. Now, go learn to read.

San Jose Transplant wrote: <quoted text> This person tried to put the OLD biased article out there, thinking we would not catch it. Sorry it took me so long to post the link. Did not see your post til now...sjt THANK YOU!

its just cuyhahoga falls general with a paint job. same docs same care . trust me i know. smart people will figure this out real quick. still want info on brennan's involvement. help me out. Skeptive wrote: <quoted text> I am not sure how many times i need to repeat it to you. These docs are not falls docs for the most part. Go back to work for PPG

Judged: 3 2 1 Lucky Girl wrote: What is the problem??? Good question but the answer isn't pleasant. 600 more jobs sounds great but have you looked at Northeast Ohio and the people flocking to move here? It isn't happening. Those 600 jobs will just shift from the non-profits to the for-profit leaving yet another healthcare crisi. A shortage in key workers - Not enough nurses, radiology techs and physical therapists in this area now....

Judged: 1 Skeptive wrote: <quoted text> That is ignorant. Please do not bash the credibility of a quality physician on a blog. Ignorant? Bash the credibility of a quality physician? I am speaking from personal experience. I have discussed this issue with other health care professionals in Akron/Cuyahoga Falls, and I have been told that my story is not an isolated incident. I honestly do not have an opinion on whether or not we...

Judged: 1 Skeptive wrote: <quoted text> nobody is denying there will be profit And profits are made based on decisions regarding costs and payments. Not on what is best for a patient. An earlier post said there is concern of doctors ordering too many tests, I think the opposite will happen and they won't order tests that people may need to save their lives. Tests cost money and insurances already fight on that subject so...

akrondoc wrote: what a joke. the docs in this are terrible and are from the falls general a failing hospital. they will have more control over the checkbooks of the patients thats for sure. whats this about brennan owning the land and on the board. more info please. <quoted text> If they do a bad job the hospital will go out of business. If not, then it will be good to have excellent competition in the area. Competition is good...