Dr. Frankenstein, President of the CMA wants to see more than promises...BD
That apology was aimed at Wall Street -- and given the rebound in United's stock price, it was accepted. Doctors are going to be a tougher sell, said Sandy Lane, a consultant to medical practices with Lutz & Co. in Omaha, Neb. "Of all the different payers, [United] is clearly the one everyone has the most problems with," she said. "The reputation from a reimbursement standpoint is they are the lowest payers. There's absolutely no working with them."
California Medical Assn. President Richard Frankenstein, MD, a pulmonologist, said United's success in improving its reputation will depend on more than promises. The CMA met with United in early December 2007.
Dr. Frankenstein, President of the CMA wants to see more than promises...BD
AMNews: Jan. 14, 2008. Enrollment drop has United vowing to be nicer ... American Medical News