[Histonet] POL labs

[Norm Burnham]

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From: histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu
[mailto:histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Kim Donadio
Sent: Wednesday, October 31, 2012 6:36 PM
To: Blazek, Linda; 'Nicole Tatum'; histonet <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu
Subject: Re: [Histonet] POL labs

I for one refuse to get into politics here, but I am glad this information
was posted. Its valuable information and it should be posted. 
 
Thank you Nicole for such a well put response. 
 
Happy Haloween as well all 
 

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 From: "Blazek, Linda" <lblazek <@t> digestivespecialists.com>
To: 'Nicole Tatum' <nicole <@t> dlcjax.com>; "histonet <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu"
<histonet <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu>
Sent: Wednesday, October 31, 2012 3:58 PM
Subject: RE: [Histonet] POL labs
  
Thanks Nicole.  Well said!  When a local hospital has a CEO hauling in 4+
million annually and they are "nonprofit" it makes me question........

-----Original Message-----
From: histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu
[mailto:histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Nicole Tatum
Sent: Wednesday, October 31, 2012 3:40 PM
To: histonet <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu
Subject: [Histonet] POL labs

Let me start by sharing this:

Definition of FREE ENTERPRISE
: freedom of private business to organize and operate for profit in a
competitive system without interference by government beyond regulation
necessary to protect public interest and keep the national economy in
balance.

Key Word being For Profit. Health care is a commodity that is bought and sold
and the medical industry is big bucks for our economy. So what if a POL is
for profit, so are some hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, pharmacies, and
the local gas station. My point being is, just because a POL is for profit
does not mean that the facility does not offer the same quality of care as a
national laboratory who is also seeking profit. So, as far as Im concerned
the Doctor, owner, or medical director is able to bill for any test he
performs in his facility that is currently licensed and regulated. I really
dont think the setting should be a factor. We all will see changes and cuts.
I do not believe this thread has any thing to do specifically with the
election. Besides it doesnt really matter what side of the fence your on.
Cuts are comming, dare I say "rationing". Even if socialized medicine does
not get passed and Romney wins, Medicare will have to decrease its  allowable
payouts each year.  I personally am more worried about what that will mean
for our payscale. For those of you who dont know me, I DO work in a POL lab.
Im not bias, but I don't think the location of my lab is relative to the fact
that it shouldn't be allowed to exist because its for profit. Just my
thought. Happy Halloween to all.

Nicole Tatum, HT ASCP



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