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Privatizating medical transport abuses patients: 'I feel like they're trying to kill me'

August 15, 2011 by Uppity Wisconsin

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Gov. Scott Walker pretty much believes that privatization is the solution to any governmental problem, despite much evidence to the contrary.

This report, from the Waupaca County Post, tells of problems since Walker's budget privatized medical transportation on July 1 and gave it all to one company, Atlanta-based LogistiCare. It has been a nightmare.

LogistiCare says on its website its commitment is:

We never lose focus on the human needs of our riders and the practical day-to-day challenges faced by their health care providers.

 There are a lot of patients who would dispute that.

While this story simply explores the problems in one county, you can bet that an investigation by another media outlet would turn up widespread complaints across the state. This is much more than a Waupaca County problem.

Here's the first piece of the story:

For years, Jim Barry relied on Waupaca County’s volunteer drivers to take him to his medical appointments.

 

Privatizating medical transport abuses patients: 'I feel like they're trying to kill me'

August 15, 2011 by Uppity Wisconsin

Uppity Wisconsin's picture
Original Author: 
xoff

Gov. Scott Walker pretty much believes that privatization is the solution to any governmental problem, despite much evidence to the contrary.

This report, from the Waupaca County Post, tells of problems since Walker's budget privatized medical transportation on July 1 and gave it all to one company, Atlanta-based LogistiCare. It has been a nightmare.

LogistiCare says on its website its commitment is:

We never lose focus on the human needs of our riders and the practical day-to-day challenges faced by their health care providers.

 There are a lot of patients who would dispute that.

While this story simply explores the problems in one county, you can bet that an investigation by another media outlet would turn up widespread complaints across the state. This is much more than a Waupaca County problem.

Here's the first piece of the story:

For years, Jim Barry relied on Waupaca County’s volunteer drivers to take him to his medical appointments.

 

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