I went to see my podiatrist again today. He wanted to check out my toe after he took out the stitches three weeks ago. It bled more for a few days but the wound is completely dry now. The podiatrist said to come back in six months and don’t step on anything sharp again. Thanks!
He also gave me a referral to get orthopedic shoes. The last time I went, which was several years ago, they showed me a bunch of ugly-assed shoes. I ended up choosing a New Balance MX624 cross-trainer. I remember being charged over $200 for the pair, which was paid by insurance. Since then, I’ve been buying the same shoes on Amazon for ~$70. Today, as my podiatrist was writing the referral, he said that Medicare should pay for the shoes. I guess that is the problem with the healthcare industry. Most people have insurance, either Medicare or private insurance through work. Because we don’t see or pay the entire bill, we don’t shop for the best deals. When was the last time you saw a price list at your doctor’s office or in a hospital? Never, right? I have no incentive to price shop even though my taxes pay for Medicare, and my company pays for other insurance claims. Since I’m also a shareholder of my company, I’m indirectly paying the claims.
Life with chronic diseases 