Doctor Leder and the Battlebots

Humana is a big conglomerate that enjoys the ability to approve or deny any benefits that suits its bottom line. It is simply about profits. Their healthcare is not in the business of caring.

The Physical Therapy (PT) ladies told me that Dr. Leder was fighting the insurance co. on Mom's behalf. I believed them but I didn't think he could do anything about it. In addition, I also heard that all three doctors were angry about it. Dr. Leder, Dr. Shedden and Dr. Hussein are her doctors.  Shedden is well known and respected. I don't think Mom even likes any of them. 

After this second stroke, Dr. Leder was the one who came to Becky and I explaining that Mom probably had CAA. Her strokes are actually bleeding from the brain tissue, not veins surrounding it and there is no known way to prevent it from happening again. There is a high likelihood that it may continue to happen but she may never have another one too. Her blood pressure isn't high so they don't expect a recurrence.

A couple of days ago I was visibly angry about the insurance company refusing care, post brain surgery. Dr. Leder talked to me out in the hallway. He saw me struggle to walk and I told him that she will not return to a nursing home where anyone can mistreat her. I said that I'll take care of her no matter what happens. I already didn't believe that Humana would help Mom at all. I was right because they refused her any assistance unless she went back to the same people that mistreated her before. I told him that I will wrestle her around and modesty be damned...help her use the bathroom. That's my mother, I'll take care of her just like she's always done for me!

I didn't think a doctor cared unless it benefited their pocketbook. I was wrong. With the support of the other doctors, Dr. Leder got Mom into an intense therapy care that is usually reserved for wealthy folks. She may improve and have it all happen again...but he stood up for Mom and she wasn't shoveled aside because she's old. That's the kind of person I respect and admire...and aspire to be. That's a good guy!

Thanks Dr. Leder, neurologist of the slightly psycho!