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Dear Dr. and Mrs. Finney:
Thank you very much for posting so much of your materials on your web site. Unfortunately, I have had to use them on two cases … assigned to Judge Nugent … I gave serious consideration to a peremptory challenge, but since Tennessee v. Lane, I "assumed" (desperately hoped for) some change in behavior, if not a change of heart in the dear old white haired pompous toad. He refused to accept my application for accommodations, and told the clerk in civil filings not to accept it. He did accept my next application, and denied it. Then he sat on the transcript of that hearing to strike my plea for punitive damages since April 30, 2007. I needed that transcript for a writ, and he knew it.
Thanking you in advance for listening, and for any help or insight you may be able to provide.
Respectfully submitted,
J.C., J.D.
PS—No, I am not a lawyer … I’m a disabled Vietnam Vet with lots of physical problems and a handicapped placard--JDC
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Thanks much for your good wishes and additional survival information. Currently going to “hardball” a Medical Director with his ridiculous “denial.” Again… thanks so much for your kind wishes and advice. Quite sure the latter will come in handy, as I proceed.
Take care / God bless. Medicare Patient
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Robert,
Thanks for shipping the book so quickly. I read it all in one sitting
right out of the package and loved it. My own experience does confirm
100 % the "HMO dirty tricks" section of your book (and there
are a few serious dirty tricks I could mention you did not.) I was also
very moved by the story of you personal struggle and I believe every
word of it because it coincides so well with my own. I know you are
in a special class among the most courageous and humane people this
planet has to offer. I thank you for you sense of responsibility in
opening this web site and your leadership in general. I expect to make
effective use of the material in your book. All the best to you and
yours.
EJC, Boston, MA
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“I should have mentioned
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The friend of an ALS quadriplegic patient used my book and
website to reverse denial of care within 32 days.
I provided coaching and technical advice free of charge. The HMO is
Humana, one of the largest managed care corporations in America.
My solution did not require lawyers, only my book and website,
the Internet, a fax machine, and a patient and his friend who had the
courage to use my patient protection system. Ive never spoken
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- On June 15th, 1999, the patients physician wrote to
Humana: "I have previously documented my recommendations that
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- "On August 27th, his friend e-mailed me,
"After 2 months of appeals they [Humana] denied additional care."
"I have no idea what to do next."
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On September
28th, his friend e-mailed me, "As of this afternoon
Humana has decided to return [name of patient] home with 24/7!!!
We are so grateful for your help. I have read, scanned and browsed
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you have so willingly shared. I have mentioned you and your book
to scores of people. I have printed out the relevant information
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More Later, B.M., Orlando, Florida.
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Dear
Dr. Finney
You have a fantastic website! . Thank you for your website and information
there's
a special place in heaven reserved for someone like yourself
hope
you're around for a very long time.
PF San Diego,
California
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Hello
Dr. Finney
Great website! Great information. Wished I could have
known about it sooner. The work that went into this book and the various
forms are exceptional. This is truly a
constructive way to deal with authorities involved in health care. Much
sleep will be gained to say the least!
C.D. Verona, N.J.
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On your excellent and informative
website. I am a claims reimbursement specialist in DE (although I accept clients all over
the northeast) and I recommend your book in my presentations to seniors. I work to help
patients get their claims paid in accordance with their policies (no easy task mind you)
and I find the information you present to be in an easy to understand format. You have
also helped me tremendously in providing needed information to try to make these folks
play fair.
Tracey Mansaray Patient Reimbursement Associates of
TrayJay Claymont, Deleware
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"Thank you for answering my
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would have. You helped me more than I know how to thank you. You answered my
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Card."
J. M. Los Angeles, CA
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For
the past two years I have been fighting the fight when it comes to my
daughter. She suffers from bipolar disorder. Your site gave me a couple
of ideas which I plan to follow through on. Thank you.
J.G., Connecticut
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"You have figured out the
solution to this racket."
"Thirty-something" HMO patient's comment
at my Barnes & Noble book signing.
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I love your website and appreciate you creating this forum.
I can hardly wait until I receive my copy of your book.
Tracie
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"The songs on your site cut
right to the bone."
Steve, Seattle, WA
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It's nice to sit and laugh about it all once in a while.
Thanks, Lori
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J.D.
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