My friend’s experience this week with Obamacare. Mind you, we live 50 miles from Fort Worth
1) MRI revealed 2 bulging discs2) Went to old surgeon today – can’t use him or nearly all other surgeons because of my Obama Health Insurance3) Blue Cross had me go to the emergency room- got pain shot and more pain pills4) Found a primary care physician in Richardson (Old one would not take Obama Insurance) and visited him for referral5) Have appointment Friday with Orthopedic Surgeon in Ft. Worth – closest one I could find that would take insurance
Noteworthy that none of the ACA critics mention that the old (former) healthcare system resulted in 44,000 deaths annually from treatable conditions and around 100,000 medical bankruptcies annually because the victims could not afford treatment (Harvard Medical School). That’s a lot of human suffering and death the defenders are willing to accept to defend a political ideology or a personal agenda. Nor do they mention the U.S. has some of the worst outcomes on many medical treatments and one of the lowest life expectancies of the developed nations. The reality is that the U.S. ranks high in medical education and technology but abysmally low in delivery of an affordable system to the masses. Which, of course, is the reason for some long overdue health care reforms. .The critics talk vaguely about repeal and replace, but no agreement on replacement nor specific proposals. If they were to go public with a plan, there is not much doubt it would look similar to the ACA. Which begs the question – why destroy what is good and working and why not work constructively to correct what can be improved upon?
I know some people who have been effected by Obamacare. There’s my aunt. She had a rough time getting a job because she’s diabetic and potential employers didn’t want to deal with the insurance issues involved. Now she has her own insurance and a new job. Then there’s my niece, who can stay on her parent’s plan until she’s 26. Until Obamacare, she didn’t have insurance. Personally, Obamacare is closing the donut hole on my Medicare, which means it will pay for a lot of medication that would have been my problem before Obamacare. And, there’s my brother who was staying on a job he only needed for the insurance because his wife has chronic respiratory problems and if she had gotten really bad it would have wiped out their savings. Now he has Obamacare and he’s retired. Another person who has benefited is the lady who took the job he no longer needed. So, if you have some actual cases of people who offset all of these benefits, put up or shut up.
Did you bother to actually read the Forbes blog? Using a non-partisan source, the author indicates that 25% of savings are attributable to Obamacare, the rest are due to the sluggish economy. Maybe that explains why the Great One has kept a laser-like focus on jobs.
“…….So you think Dean’s statement that the plan is health rationing will lead to fewer people dying? Obama says to just take a pill and die……”.Make a coherent, accurate statement and I’ll reply.
“We have the government telling businesses that they have to operate at a loss on a large portion of their patients that are older, living longer, and with multiple chronic diseases.”Sooooo….. they’re acting exactly like an insurance company? Have you seen an insurance company’s explanation of benefits paid? They list out exactly what the health care provider billed and what the insurance company paid. They routinely pay the health care provider less for billed services, and outright disallow some expenses altogether.
“A large portion of people do not qualify for a general health insurance plan. They get covered by “HealthSafetyNet” which covers only emergency department care and treatment. Not primary care, not follow-up care, just the ED.”Did they sign up for ViagraCare by mistake???
Enoki about 10 years ago
That bridge to nowhere isn’t nearly rickety enough to represent the disaster Obamacare is.
larryrhoades about 10 years ago
This lane is closed to traffic. But what is the road crossing sign just ahead?
TCulberson about 10 years ago
My friend’s experience this week with Obamacare. Mind you, we live 50 miles from Fort Worth
1) MRI revealed 2 bulging discs2) Went to old surgeon today – can’t use him or nearly all other surgeons because of my Obama Health Insurance3) Blue Cross had me go to the emergency room- got pain shot and more pain pills4) Found a primary care physician in Richardson (Old one would not take Obama Insurance) and visited him for referral5) Have appointment Friday with Orthopedic Surgeon in Ft. Worth – closest one I could find that would take insurance
Gypsy8 about 10 years ago
Noteworthy that none of the ACA critics mention that the old (former) healthcare system resulted in 44,000 deaths annually from treatable conditions and around 100,000 medical bankruptcies annually because the victims could not afford treatment (Harvard Medical School). That’s a lot of human suffering and death the defenders are willing to accept to defend a political ideology or a personal agenda. Nor do they mention the U.S. has some of the worst outcomes on many medical treatments and one of the lowest life expectancies of the developed nations. The reality is that the U.S. ranks high in medical education and technology but abysmally low in delivery of an affordable system to the masses. Which, of course, is the reason for some long overdue health care reforms. .The critics talk vaguely about repeal and replace, but no agreement on replacement nor specific proposals. If they were to go public with a plan, there is not much doubt it would look similar to the ACA. Which begs the question – why destroy what is good and working and why not work constructively to correct what can be improved upon?
Diane Lee Premium Member about 10 years ago
Snarky about 10 years ago
Did you bother to actually read the Forbes blog? Using a non-partisan source, the author indicates that 25% of savings are attributable to Obamacare, the rest are due to the sluggish economy. Maybe that explains why the Great One has kept a laser-like focus on jobs.
Gypsy8 about 10 years ago
“…….So you think Dean’s statement that the plan is health rationing will lead to fewer people dying? Obama says to just take a pill and die……”.Make a coherent, accurate statement and I’ll reply.
Jason Allen about 10 years ago
“We have the government telling businesses that they have to operate at a loss on a large portion of their patients that are older, living longer, and with multiple chronic diseases.”Sooooo….. they’re acting exactly like an insurance company? Have you seen an insurance company’s explanation of benefits paid? They list out exactly what the health care provider billed and what the insurance company paid. They routinely pay the health care provider less for billed services, and outright disallow some expenses altogether.
Uncle Joe Premium Member about 10 years ago
“A large portion of people do not qualify for a general health insurance plan. They get covered by “HealthSafetyNet” which covers only emergency department care and treatment. Not primary care, not follow-up care, just the ED.”Did they sign up for ViagraCare by mistake???
MaryWorth Premium Member about 10 years ago
Overtaxed, Amtrak is pretty damn popular… example: seats from NYC to DC are sold out the first two weeks of April due to the cherry blossom festival.