More workers going under the knife before benefits cut
According to the International Herald
Tribune, Michigan physicians, hospitals and medical insurers have noted an increase in the number of elective
surgery requests since last year. Replacements for knees, hips and shoulders were up by 20 percent at the Henry Ford
Health System alone.A little super sleuthing revealed that UAW workers and their families are rushing to have procedures performed before the possible cuts in their health care benefits take effect. A knee operation, for example, would cost $28,000 sans the insurance.
A spokesperson for GM stated the automaker has noticed no increase in elective procedures.
[Source: International Herald Tribune]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Leo 10:49AM (4/19/2006)
Detroit-area hospitals are offering to insert a conscience and raise the IQ of all UAW members free of charge.
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L3 11:04AM (4/19/2006)
As a Ford Dealer, I take pleasure that they are spending all that GM money at the Henry Ford Health System.
And, that once again, GM has not noticed the trend.
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MadeinDetroit 11:16AM (4/19/2006)
Henry Ford Health system is unaffliated with the Ford Motor Co. It was started by a grant from Ol' Henry himself though.
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Puff Chippy 12:36PM (4/19/2006)
For some reason the word "Duh" comes to mind.
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Steve B. 8:01PM (4/19/2006)
I wonder if mosquitos suck harder just as your hand comes to swat them.
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