WEB EXTRA!
The Illinois AFP news event focusing on the decision by Mark Macumber, M.D., of Berwyn, to "go bare" -- practice without malpractice insurance -- touched a nerve in cyberspace. People who read or saw news about Macumber's decision generated additional coverage -- and, in general, support for physicians -- on their weblogs.
"If you are uncomfortable getting treated by a physician because you might not be able to sue them for enough money, then go find another physician," writes Bhavesh Patel at http://www.veshman.com/mt/archives/000048.php," he continues.
"HMOs won't deal with Macumber because he doesn't have liability insurance. And he doesn't want to deal with HMOs.
"Because he won't be billing insurance plans, submitting claims, appealing denials, etc., he can keep his fees low and have more time for patients.
"Wow, maybe Dr. Mark will actually have time for his patients and will be less likely to even make a mistake. And maybe his patients will like the care they receive. And maybe they will appreciate the fact that he is cutting his costs so that they can have affordable health care."
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