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Tully Mars · 08-15-2009, 06:34 PM

OK, here's my honest take... least as of right now.

In my opinion this issue, like many, get broken down into such a narrow focus in the public arena that solutions often end up being problems. Right now the divide and conquer rule is leading the pack. Which sucks because it just means instead of find solutions people are just yelling at each other. That solves nothing, though it does help folks who have a vested interest in the keeping things the same. Currently staying the course, in my opinion, is not an option. Health care costs are, I think, the number one reason people file bankruptcy. I know that just about busted me. And I HAD insurance, hell I worked for the government. People used to give me shit because my benefits were suppose to be so great. So I don't think doing nothing is an option. I don't think it's good for the individual tax payer or the nation as a whole. When people go bankrupt everyone pays a little. Kind of like shop lifting, every item has a built in cost to cover theft. There's a reason a .03 anti-inflammatory in the ER costs $50. Actually that should read there are reasons it cost $50. People can't pay their bills, little bit more for the pill. Someone sues the hospital and wins big, little bit more for that pill. CEO's need to make millions, little more for that pill. And on and on and on.

Here are the main issues that I think need to be addressed (not necessarily in this order, or any order)-

Everyone should be able to obtain health care. Seems like a basic human right to me. Letting people die because they can't afford Tx seems , well, asinine.

Insurance companies shouldn't be allowed to turn people down for coverage or cancel policies so easily.

Insurance companies should be held better accountable for paying claims. There should be a penalty for dicking people around instead of just paying what they know they should. Better oversight.

There should be a public option. That public option should be on a sliding scale. It should also be designed to reward healthy habits. Eat crap, smoke and drink 24/7 don't expect to get 30 MRI's a years or one for every time you have gas. If you end up killing yourself, well, that's your fault. If you end up with a undiagnosed tumor see Boy V. Wolf.

The public option, as well as other coverages, should focus more (then they do now) on preventive care and promoting healthy living habits. Kind of a "put down the remote and get off your ass, you'll feel better" campaign.

There needs to be some sort of tort reform. People who sue because they woke up to loud music in the OR shouldn't be rewarded with big cash, they should get a shift kick in the ass for trying to sue for such silly reasons.

Pharmaceutical companies shouldn't be allowed to sell medicine in the US for 100 times what it can be purchased elsewhere.

That's my current thoughts, they're likely to changes or be an addendum as I think and read more about this issue.

08-15-2009, 06:34 PM	#233 (permalink)
Tully Mars Living in a Warmer Insanity Super Moderator Location: Yucatan, Mexico	OK, here's my honest take... least as of right now. In my opinion this issue, like many, get broken down into such a narrow focus in the public arena that solutions often end up being problems. Right now the divide and conquer rule is leading the pack. Which sucks because it just means instead of find solutions people are just yelling at each other. That solves nothing, though it does help folks who have a vested interest in the keeping things the same. Currently staying the course, in my opinion, is not an option. Health care costs are, I think, the number one reason people file bankruptcy. I know that just about busted me. And I HAD insurance, hell I worked for the government. People used to give me shit because my benefits were suppose to be so great. So I don't think doing nothing is an option. I don't think it's good for the individual tax payer or the nation as a whole. When people go bankrupt everyone pays a little. Kind of like shop lifting, every item has a built in cost to cover theft. There's a reason a .03 anti-inflammatory in the ER costs $50. Actually that should read there are reasons it cost $50. People can't pay their bills, little bit more for the pill. Someone sues the hospital and wins big, little bit more for that pill. CEO's need to make millions, little more for that pill. And on and on and on. Here are the main issues that I think need to be addressed (not necessarily in this order, or any order)- Everyone should be able to obtain health care. Seems like a basic human right to me. Letting people die because they can't afford Tx seems , well, asinine. Insurance companies shouldn't be allowed to turn people down for coverage or cancel policies so easily. Insurance companies should be held better accountable for paying claims. There should be a penalty for dicking people around instead of just paying what they know they should. Better oversight. There should be a public option. That public option should be on a sliding scale. It should also be designed to reward healthy habits. Eat crap, smoke and drink 24/7 don't expect to get 30 MRI's a years or one for every time you have gas. If you end up killing yourself, well, that's your fault. If you end up with a undiagnosed tumor see Boy V. Wolf. The public option, as well as other coverages, should focus more (then they do now) on preventive care and promoting healthy living habits. Kind of a "put down the remote and get off your ass, you'll feel better" campaign. There needs to be some sort of tort reform. People who sue because they woke up to loud music in the OR shouldn't be rewarded with big cash, they should get a shift kick in the ass for trying to sue for such silly reasons. Pharmaceutical companies shouldn't be allowed to sell medicine in the US for 100 times what it can be purchased elsewhere. That's my current thoughts, they're likely to changes or be an addendum as I think and read more about this issue. __________________ I used to drink to drown my sorrows, but the damned things have learned how to swim- Frida Kahlo Vice President Starkizzer Fan Club Last edited by Tully Mars; 08-15-2009 at 06:38 PM..