Nixon's misinformation doesn't change the reality of how Kaiser works. Not every HMO is designed the same way. Kaiser has always stressed preventative care and early intervention, precisely because doctors are on salary and not paid by procedure, so there is every incentive to treat early, but no incentive to perform unnecessary tests, procedures, or surgery. There's no advantage to delaying care or providing substandard care, because so many patients are with Kaiser from cradle to grave. The sooner and better they are treated, the better for everyone involved.
It's also a completely integrated system. The hospitals and doctors, primary care and specialists, inpatient and outpatient systems all work together. There's also no need for staff to negotiate with the insurance company, since the doctors decide on their own if procedures or tests are indicated.
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