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What Company Are We Talking About Here

I told you in my introductory post that I wouldn't mention my former employer by name. I am providing some hints in this post.  I understand that by not telling you the name flat out makes it more difficult, but I am still reeling over the fact that they did what they did to me.  I need to mention that I was raised by a physician. It's very difficult for me to disparage any kind of company where other physicians or advanced care providers are the ones who do the work for which the rest of the employees are getting paid. However, I've learned that in order for a company like this to run smoothly, administrative staff needs to be well-trained and valued. Also, the physicians and advanced care providers should be just as valuable.  There was a time when everyone was valuable. That's changed. Only the executive staff and management seem to be the ones who benefit. I think this is why there's such a problem with the American healthcare for-profit model.  With this partic