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Originally posted by ohioriver
Can someone post a brief summary of the Kennedy bill? Post a link?
Originally posted by ohioriver
Can someone post a brief summary of the Kennedy bill? Post a link?
Originally posted by redhatty
Originally posted by ohioriver
Can someone post a brief summary of the Kennedy bill? Post a link?
Sure although I am NOT sure if this is the final draft being incorporated into the current legislation on the table
keithhennessey.com...
Originally posted by KnoxMSP
reply to post by Rockpuck
That's the one thing that bothered me about that. How do they get around the costs of malpractice insurance? Is there no legal waiver a patient could sign acknowledging that they do not hold the doctor responsible? I know it could open you up to possibly getting bad treatment, but isn't it our responsibility to determine who we want working on our health?
[edit on 15-8-2009 by KnoxMSP]
Originally posted by ohioriver
reply to post by Rockpuck
Responsibility. Intelligence.
Option 1.Save $100 to pay for X.
Option 2.Use credit card to pay for X, pay up to 18% interest on $100
Which is the smarter option and save money?
Originally posted by redhatty
reply to post by iamjesusphish
So, YOUR BAD CHOICES have been subsidized by my taxes.
You CHOSE to do drugs, and this caused health problems, but MY TAXES are paying for your rehab and your medical treatment.
Of course you want to keep your free health care going, Me and the rest of the american tax-payers are paying your bills!!!!!
America really has become a nation of leeches, your post is just another example of that.
Originally posted by mblahnikluver
So you think that this person should have died just because they made a mistake?? Everyone makes mistakes and they learn from them. This person pays taxes and works, but cant afford private health care so they get govt assistance.
I really hope nobody you love ever has to go through something like this because it is not pleasant to deal with.
I always hate how they look at me when I go to the doctor because I dont have insurance. Its like I am scum or something to them.
You are a rarity. I have always been self-pay for regular care and have NEVER gotten degrading looks from staff at doctor's offices.
Originally posted by DwaynetheSpecious
reply to post by redhatty
I come from Denmark - known for one of the best put together health care systems and overall systems in the world - we have a dedication in Denmark for not loosing people and let all be equal. All should be given help and this is the basics of the system. You need people to be functioning in a society before the society can run with success.
Think a little about other people than about yourself. Why do you think you have so many problems with equality in your country? Can't you really see what problems this creates?
The people you mention, drug addicts etc., are the source to some of the destabilization of your country... helping these people will only do good for the most.