tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4582498296946131840.post7236423277229312082..comments2009-10-19T17:40:47.682-04:00Comments on Wright on Health: How Insurance Companies Are Like StrippersD. Brad Wrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08820659734724085292noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4582498296946131840.post-31979396250163184092009-10-19T13:58:09.184-04:002009-10-19T13:58:09.184-04:00Just a couple of months ago, my wife cut her thumb...Just a couple of months ago, my wife cut her thumb and needed emergency care. After seven stitches and a few weeks of healing up, we received our medical statement. BCBS had paid nearly the entire bill under routine care, leaving us with a token amount. As it turns out, BCBS is one of the many insurers that can meet their contractual obligations for care AND make money at the same time! Gasp! Miraculously, we remain insured with the greedy bastards.<br /><br />A very convincing illusion, indeed.Joelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10545707170312821986noreply@blogger.com