Tag Archives: Hell

Collaboration With Bullies, a Road to Hell?

This story is about the crossroads and the long-term significance of our everyday choices. It is also about the practical strategy of making choices wisely and without fear. Oh, and Anthem. It is also about Anthem bribing physicians to put shots in arms. Why do our everyday choices matter? Because the road to fully-blown hell… Read More »

Welcome to prior-authorization hell

“What diagnosis do you want to use for those ear drops you sent on Mr. Johnson,” Jenn texted me. “ICD-L21.8 for seborrheic dermatitis?” Sigh. Welcome to prior-authorization hell. These are generic ear drops I ordered for presumed fungal infection of the external ear. The cash price for the drops is $ 15 for a 10-milliliter… Read More »