Re: Fw: Ads in the Registry
John A. Zeffer
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Title:
Re: Fw: Ads in the Registry
Creator:
John A. Zeffer
Date:
4/13/1999
Text:
Thank you Tony for putting some color into the consolidation issue. The advertising, or commercialization of the Registry and professional banner, is exactly the example of what consolidation is about. In my opinion it only goes to support the notion that other allied medical professionals have of the O&P providers (in general): that we are VENDORS when we come into the hospital arena, privateers who may as well be stocking the machines with potato chips and sodas. Professional recognition, a continuous uphill struggle, will take a step backward with consolidation.
John Zeffer, CP
Tony Barr wrote:
> Subject: US Politics/Consolidation!!
>
> Jake hit the nail on the head!!The manufacturers are not the bad guys here.However,there must be a defining seperation between trade and professional associations.Those members that have more immediate concern about their indivisual professional dues now, may have a problem in accepting later the trade-off of unknowingly,handing over control of YOUR profession to the industry.The outcome could result in more** negative reaction(less coverage) by third party payers whom equate continued industry control of an unregulated health care profession.The consumer ,the profession and the industry all suffer in the long run.
>
> **$500 million proposed reduction of O&P services over the next five years!
>
> ----------
> Date: Monday, April 12, 1999 19:09:50
> From: Jake Wood CP
> To: O&P LISTSERVE
> Subject: Re: Ads in the Registry
>
> To all my fellow practitioners,
>
> I would prefer my dues to be increased, then to put ABC integrity in
> question. To think that third party payers look to our registry and see the
> advertisements, is distasteful to me.
>
> These comments are not to reflect negative feelings toward our manufacturing
> community. On the contrary, our profession would not exist without their
> efforts and contributions. We are indebted to their effort in continually
> offering the practitioner new choices which invariably enhance the quality of
> care to our patients.
>
> Instead of suppliers advertising in our registry, why not inform the
> insurance companies about the high standards and qualities of the ABC
> practitioners. We are always in need to educate our referring world about our
> education and high standards.
>
> I would prefer ABC to stand alone and never have its integrity in question.
> If that means higher dues, then so be it.
>
> Sincerely,
> Jake R. Wood C. P.
John Zeffer, CP
Tony Barr wrote:
> Subject: US Politics/Consolidation!!
>
> Jake hit the nail on the head!!The manufacturers are not the bad guys here.However,there must be a defining seperation between trade and professional associations.Those members that have more immediate concern about their indivisual professional dues now, may have a problem in accepting later the trade-off of unknowingly,handing over control of YOUR profession to the industry.The outcome could result in more** negative reaction(less coverage) by third party payers whom equate continued industry control of an unregulated health care profession.The consumer ,the profession and the industry all suffer in the long run.
>
> **$500 million proposed reduction of O&P services over the next five years!
>
> ----------
> Date: Monday, April 12, 1999 19:09:50
> From: Jake Wood CP
> To: O&P LISTSERVE
> Subject: Re: Ads in the Registry
>
> To all my fellow practitioners,
>
> I would prefer my dues to be increased, then to put ABC integrity in
> question. To think that third party payers look to our registry and see the
> advertisements, is distasteful to me.
>
> These comments are not to reflect negative feelings toward our manufacturing
> community. On the contrary, our profession would not exist without their
> efforts and contributions. We are indebted to their effort in continually
> offering the practitioner new choices which invariably enhance the quality of
> care to our patients.
>
> Instead of suppliers advertising in our registry, why not inform the
> insurance companies about the high standards and qualities of the ABC
> practitioners. We are always in need to educate our referring world about our
> education and high standards.
>
> I would prefer ABC to stand alone and never have its integrity in question.
> If that means higher dues, then so be it.
>
> Sincerely,
> Jake R. Wood C. P.
Citation
John A. Zeffer, “Re: Fw: Ads in the Registry,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 7, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/211457.
