Am I the only one that has noticed Doctors and Hospitals advertising for business ? The drug companies have been hard at it for awhile but lately it just seems like hospitals are competing for your business. The ads usually start with asking you some medical questions. Do you have a hernia ? Come to this hospital and we can fix it through a very small incision. Got cancer ? There are several advertising their expertise in that area.
We are all aware of the rising cost of health care. One of the primary causes of this expense is the insurance doctors and hospitals must carry. Now I’m thinking the cost of advertising must be factored in. I can’t help but wonder if this advertising is necessary. Aren’t there enough people in need of care ?
It all just strikes me a bit odd. Doctors are supposed to be there to help you in time of need. Should they be advertising ? Hospitals the same way. Making this most honorable of callings into just a money making proposition leaves a bad taste in my mouth. It is akin to listening to a used car salesman. I don’t trust them.
It all comes off as more of a sales pitch for services that may or may not be necessary.
Just another part of this changing world I suppose. Growing up I didn’t have many choices. I lived in a rural area. One hospital within a reasonable distance. You went with whatever Doctor was available. Now the choices are many. But with these choices come additional expenses. And with additional expense comes the need for more business to remain solvent. And how to get this business ? Advertise. And the best method of advertising seems to be to play to your mortality. Come use our hospital and live ! Make another choice and you may not. That is the bottom line with these advertisers.
I don’t know I just don’t like it.
We are all aware of the rising cost of health care. One of the primary causes of this expense is the insurance doctors and hospitals must carry. Now I’m thinking the cost of advertising must be factored in. I can’t help but wonder if this advertising is necessary. Aren’t there enough people in need of care ?
It all just strikes me a bit odd. Doctors are supposed to be there to help you in time of need. Should they be advertising ? Hospitals the same way. Making this most honorable of callings into just a money making proposition leaves a bad taste in my mouth. It is akin to listening to a used car salesman. I don’t trust them.
It all comes off as more of a sales pitch for services that may or may not be necessary.
Just another part of this changing world I suppose. Growing up I didn’t have many choices. I lived in a rural area. One hospital within a reasonable distance. You went with whatever Doctor was available. Now the choices are many. But with these choices come additional expenses. And with additional expense comes the need for more business to remain solvent. And how to get this business ? Advertise. And the best method of advertising seems to be to play to your mortality. Come use our hospital and live ! Make another choice and you may not. That is the bottom line with these advertisers.
I don’t know I just don’t like it.
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