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  1. Have STH 110s Need STH 90s

    Have STH 110s
    Need STH 90s
  2. ...along with Tenent and Health One! God help us...

    ...along with Tenent and Health One! God help us all.
  3. Good question Garth. The only major social media...

    Good question Garth. The only major social media platform I use is "Linked In" and I use this tool daily, and have almost 1000 direct professional contacts. I posted on "Linked In" the exact same...
  4. Summit: 1. Your comment on using AHD data is...

    Summit:

    1. Your comment on using AHD data is redundant and I previously addressed it.
    2. Eagle county is a self insured employer.
    3. You state my unit of value is not best, yet you provide no...
  5. Garth, I develop private, for-profit, physician...

    Garth, I develop private, for-profit, physician owned facilities. My projects in Colorado are limited to the front range, and are designed around the new Ambulatory Surgical Center license...
  6. The only reason I referenced the AHD data is...

    The only reason I referenced the AHD data is because Garth Bimble was clearly unsatisfied with the comprehensive financial data I shared with him from the VVMC public bond disclosure at www.emma.org....
  7. Yes, this is true, but let me say that in regard...

    Yes, this is true, but let me say that in regard to regulating the healthcare industry, State trumps Federal. So the States do have the ability to limit the reach of Federal regulations. State...
  8. KK and Old Goat, I found this 2 page piece that...

    KK and Old Goat, I found this 2 page piece that was published by CIVHC (Center for Improving the Value in Health Care), whom is Colorado's All Payer Claims Data Base (APCD) administrator. It is a...
  9. GB, why don't you start a new thread about "what...

    GB, why don't you start a new thread about "what is more offensive, being called a liar or an asshat". I'm sure Summit appreciates your bootlicking.

    Now will you please attempt to post a reply of...
  10. VVMC has 58 beds and Valley view has 49. The...

    VVMC has 58 beds and Valley view has 49. The difference is that the majority of VVMC's in-patient beds sit empty.

    Yes, I agree that comparing one hospital to another is difficult because of the...
  11. I know digital... All I'm trying to...

    I know digital...

    All I'm trying to accomplish is to inform and discuss with whomever is interested that our local hospitals could be ripping us off, and people should pay attention and raise...
  12. GB, what offended me is that you accused me of...

    GB, what offended me is that you accused me of not being honest. I quote...



    I welcome all input, opponent or proponent, as long as it is constructive and intelligent.

    But, I find it...
  13. Well at least the biller told you the truth. ...

    Well at least the biller told you the truth. This is called a provider based entity, and I explained it in an early post using Hospital owned Surgery Centers as an example. Its called an HOPD...
  14. Hey Garth, amazingly... THIS IS ABSOLUTELY TRUE....

    Hey Garth, amazingly... THIS IS ABSOLUTELY TRUE. (i have previously addressed this in my early post)

    This should be heard by all of you... and if you are a journalist please provide input, as...
  15. Garth, Account Receivable write offs have nothing...

    Garth, Account Receivable write offs have nothing to do with the fact that VVMC is over charging. Hospitals billing is based on a charge fee schedule. A/R is a total of gross charges. When a...
  16. GB, here is the link to the Electronic Municipal...

    GB, here is the link to the Electronic Municipal Market Access bond issue details for Vail Valley Medical center.
    ...
  17. KK, if you would like, PM the procedure codes...

    KK, if you would like, PM the procedure codes they billed and I can send you a comparison between ER and UC costs. I will also be able to provide you with a high and low range for negotiation...
  18. This financial data is directly from VVMC's...

    This financial data is directly from VVMC's audited financial statements. I don't know what else to say to convince you other wise. VVMC was aware that this was all going to be made public. Don't...
  19. Kinnikinnick, the first thing I would do is take...

    Kinnikinnick, the first thing I would do is take a look at the consent form you signed to see if it is written for services performed in an Urgent Care setting or ER setting. This is what will give...
  20. PanchosDad, this is right on topic. You should...

    PanchosDad, this is right on topic. You should ask both the local hospital and your insurance company that dropped coverage, why. If their reasoning is inconsistent of each other or your recognize...
  21. Great job Fast Fred! Healthcare consumers need...

    Great job Fast Fred! Healthcare consumers need to start standing up for themselves!
  22. BD2468, thanks for your input. Everyone seems...

    BD2468, thanks for your input.

    Everyone seems to be having a hard time digesting the $67,000 of charitable care provided by VVMC in 2015, it is because it is so pathetically low and true. I...
  23. GB, are you referring 2015 "profit? If so, this...

    GB, are you referring 2015 "profit? If so, this discrepancy is addressed in the Vail Daily editorial specifically, of which a link is available in my original post. The copy below was taken...
  24. Elkhound: I find it interesting that an...

    Elkhound:

    I find it interesting that an institution making on average $50,000,000 in annual "profit" makes very persistent request for donations. Even more puzzling is the amount of folks who...
  25. BCMtnHound, sounds like some really smart...

    BCMtnHound, sounds like some really smart entrepreneurs are profiting from patients "jumping the public que". Perhaps we should look into opening privately owned magnets in BC and sell scans for...
  26. Yes, yes and yes. Thanks for getting this thread...

    Yes, yes and yes. Thanks for getting this thread back on track warthog!
  27. I understand that you were referring to me. I'm...

    I understand that you were referring to me. I'm not a physician nor am I disgruntled. I also did not initiate this community initiative. I didn't help in putting any of this data together. What I...
  28. ... and that is proof that the U.S. has the best...

    ... and that is proof that the U.S. has the best patient access to care in the entire world. You can be an undocumented, illegally squatting, pooping in the streets, non tax paying, criminal from...
  29. Great input Badger, I certainly still have hope...

    Great input Badger, I certainly still have hope for a slow improvement. The industry is in a correction currently, we need to let it takes its course, but not turn a blind eye to the cronyism that...
  30. AW, there is not a high density Canadian...

    AW, there is not a high density Canadian population just on the other side of the boarder from Spokane. I'm sure it is a completely different situation to observe this trend in Seattle, Detroit and...
  31. AaronWrite: Also, there is no disgruntled...

    AaronWrite:

    Also, there is no disgruntled physician spearheading this initiative. Just a self employed mortgage broker that has lived in the Vail Valley since the 1960s who makes to much money to...
  32. I am married to a Canadian, her mother born in...

    I am married to a Canadian, her mother born in Toronto and her father born in Vancouver. This is not a political discussion. This is about making sure your local community hospital is not ripping...
  33. I completely disagree with your comment on a...

    I completely disagree with your comment on a single payer system providing everything I want, it would create economical and operating inefficiencies beyond what we could imagine, it would make...
  34. DigitalDeath, I am so sorry you had that...

    DigitalDeath, I am so sorry you had that experience and thank you for sharing. Too many people have similar stories, most of which are much worse. You would think that for $800 bucks you would...
  35. Thanks Garth, yes the web site is "clumsy". I...

    Thanks Garth, yes the web site is "clumsy". I had nothing to do with its contents or building/designing it.

    I'm not sure from your post if you had the chance to look at the links at the top of...
  36. AW, thank you for your feedback. My response to...

    AW, thank you for your feedback. My response to your post...



    1. I firmly stand by my opinion that the United States has the best health care system in the world from a quality and patient...
  37. Garth, the rural hospital designation you are...

    Garth, the rural hospital designation you are speaking of is a Federal Medicare designation called "Sole Community Hospital" or SCH for short. You are correct that this designation is to help rural...
  38. Warthog, although I agree with your assumption...

    Warthog, although I agree with your assumption from a 30,000 foot view of the industry in general, this is not the case for VVMC. Between 2009 - 2015 VVMC has been making a 24% profit margin, which...
  39. Garth, I think you are misreading my tone. You...

    Garth, I think you are misreading my tone. You and I are cut from the same cloth. I am happy that an industry expert, such as yourself, is reading this. Thank you.

    In response to your second...
  40. Digitaldeath, thank you for your feedback. This...

    Digitaldeath, thank you for your feedback. This is the shit people need to be paying attention to.

    Garth, I hate to say it but, no lines missed in the financial analysis. In fact, it was...
  41. Is your local non-profit community hospital ripping you off?

    To the residents of Colorado’s Western Slope (and beyond), please be informed…

    Congratulations to the Colorado citizens of Eagle, Summit and Pitkin Counties for being the healthiest counties in...
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    FS Vail-Beaver Creek lift tickets

    I have up to six fully transferable passes to Vail-Beaver Creek that are good until February 22nd for sale. These are not single day tickets. Each pass is good for everyday up until February 22nd. ...
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    WTB Winter Park Lift Ticket/Voucher

    I am meeting a business colleague for a day at Winter Park, so I am in need of a lift ticket. Does anyone have a ticket or voucher I may purchase from them. Obviously, I would like to avoid paying...
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    How large is the fly low Higgins. I guess I'm...

    How large is the fly low Higgins. I guess I'm asking for the sleeve length and your measurements. I could be interested
  45. Thread: Collector Skis?

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    K2 X-15s

    K2 X-15s
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    I have a pair of 2008 BRO 183 stiffs I would sell...

    I have a pair of 2008 BRO 183 stiffs I would sell for $200. They are in very good shape.
  47. Staying in South Lake Tahoe Tuesday and Wednesday...

    Staying in South Lake Tahoe Tuesday and Wednesday night for business.

    Skiing kirkwood on Wednesday, it would be cool to ski with some maggots.

    PM me if you will be out and about.
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    I figured this would be the best forum to ask...

    I figured this would be the best forum to ask this question...

    Anybody know of someone who has a reliable snow removal service in Eagle County they can recommend?

    PM me please.
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    Shut up your mouth right now!

    Shut up your mouth right now!
  50. This was my post from another thread: I had a...

    This was my post from another thread:

    I had a major herniated disc b/t my L4-L5. Had severe back pain for two years before I found out. I would just grit my teeth and push through the pain...
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