You May Be Affected

I could not believe my own ears !
I have used the same primary care physician for most of 30 years.
He had always told me he would never retire.
He was a great doctor and would see me after hours if needed.
June 1 I received a letter saying that he was retiring June 14 would be his last day. He was turning over his practice to a doctor with two other clinics.
I called to be worked in for congestion and was told there was no way as they were booked full for more than a week and recommended I go to a Minute Clinic. The Minute Clinic gave me otc allergy medicine which did nothing so I went to Urgent Care and had Xrays and received 2 heavy round of antibiotics for Bronchitis.
I then knew I should find another doctor so I asked other doctors for names they may recommended.
I knew there was no problem since I have Medicare and one of the best supplementary plans. (Keeps us ins. Poor but needed)
I contacted 2 well known clinics in Meck. 1 in Stallings, 1 at Sun Valley, 1 in my county and all of them were taking new patients but very politely advised that they do not take Medicare Insurance.
I did finally locate a clinic in my county that had a new doctor that had relocated here and would accept me for primary care.
It makes me wonder if this is the good old USA that I have always lived in. As the time gets closer everyone is getting very concerned and many are scared. I sincerely hope you will be prepared for such an event until our great leaders figure out what they are doing and get it fixed.

LGM