"We're In The Money"

Prior to all of the "fun" starting, I had no clue what an "Explanation of Benefit" letter was. I do now. Interesting story about a recent "EOB" letter and another letter from a Pathology lab. I have to make some calls and get some details and as soon as I get them, I'll pass the rest of the story onto you. Hint: Not only is it great fun to navigate the physical side of it, but the "administrative" side of it is a real hoot.

Insert editorial comment here...Anyone who says that this country does not need some sort of health care reform will get an engaged discussion from me.







An American tourist travelling in County Clare came across a little antique shop in which he was lucky enough to pick up, for a mere 200 Irish punts ($350), the skull of Brian Boru*.

Included in the price was a certificate of the skull's authenticity, signed by Brian Boru himself.

Fifteen years later the tourist returned to Ireland and asked the man from Clare, who owned the antique shop, if he had any more bargains.

'I've got the very thing for you, 'said the shopkeeper, 'It's the genuine skull of Brian Boru.'

'You cheat, 'exploded the American, 'You sold me that fifteen years ago, 'and producing the skull added loudly, 'Look, they're not even the same size.'

'You have got it wrong,' opined the seller, 'This is the skull of Brian Boru when he was a lad.'

* Brian Boru (940 to 1014) managed the rare feat of uniting Ireland. In a turning point in the war with the Vikings, Brian Boru defeated the Viking leader Ivar in single combat. Not only was Brian successful in battle, but he also had at least 4 wives and founded the O' Brien clan.