A great article and video about medical care is available on the Minnesota Public Radio website. Dr. Susan Rutten Wasson, a physician in private practice, doesn't accept medical insurance. She does accept cash payment and non-monetary reimbursement from her patients.
In order for Orthodox Christian physicians to provide the best medical care possible according to Orthodox Tradition, they must not allow insurance companies, government reimbursement programs, or secular administrative structures negatively affect the quality of care they offer their patients. The option of accepting cash reimbursement, but not insurance, is worth considering when constructing a plan to launch an Orthodox Christian medical facility, whether a group or private practice.
Family life and patient care may be simpler and better off the insurance grid.
