If you are not paying the bill, you are not listened to. Oh, like the German government was efficient. You really think anyone would talk about death panels while selling this tripe? It's called free enterprise, and one can get insurance for pre-existing conditions, really, check it out. If it's free, it's going to be rationed. If you pay for it, surprise, you get to go first! Stop being an Obama shill.
@GBS990 My point is that care is already rationed. Single payer would allow care to be rationed rationally, replacing the chaotic grab bag we have with the status quo.
Just saw your video from Huffington Post. Thanks for telling the truth. I too am a physician and have seen this scenario myself. Thank goodness Obama, and Pelosi are in charge and just go the Health Care Reform bill passed. I hope it rectifies the problems you addressed and we see on a daily basis. Jeve
NO! NO! NO! to this health care bill; it all sounds good when Obama gets on the air waves blowing smoke up people's ASS! What he isn't saying is under this new Health Care Plan the parents or parent with children has to keep there child on there health care plan until they reach the age 26! I've always been a Democrat and even voted for Obama, but I must agree with the rep on this one there is parts of this bill that really "stinks", and the public is in for a very rude awaking should this pass.
THE current bill is not the answer ,,,does not address proper Tort Reform, "undocumented" access for expensive non-life threatening HC , & does not provide MOST IMPORTANTLY an OPT OUT Provision for those that believe it is still too bloated with waste & inefficiencies resulting in inflated premiums not in keeping with services provided.
....A mandate stuffed inside a trojan horse bill for HC is a skunk in the road...too stupid to debate...
Thanks for posting this! Very insightful and refreshing. There's so much misinformation out there it makes me sick... good thing I just got health insurance! I had to apply three times and jump through hoops to finally get it. Apparently, a prescription that I get once every year or two for flying on airplanes = a pre-existing condition. All that trouble for a low price of $117 a month. Like you said, they're opportunists and my life is just a business to these insurance companies.
This doctor is actually pointing out why the overhead costs in government compliance drive up costs when you think about it. The government also makes it illegal for him to charge less than the government tells him he can charge under medicare rules - keeping costs high. Government also dis-allows insurance companies to compete across state lines - keeping costs high. What I think is it's better to go to the root causes and solve those problems and not just the symptoms.
I agree that regulation in any area of commerce will increase the price of the product due to expense generated by compliance. OTOH, how many people would be comfortable with a completely unregulated health care industry, where there would be no require for physicians to be licensed, or go to medical school for that matter? From a personal standpoint, I find some of the regulations necessary and reasonable, others burdensome and counterproductive. It's a mixed bag.
I think that's definitely true. There are regulations for consumer protections which are good. Have you seen Qliance of Seattle? They remove government and insurance as payment options and charge very low monthly fees - like a gym membership to patients. They still are required to be licensed, but without the over-head costs, patients get better care and doctors pocket more of the profits for growth. I think a little business sense can go a long way in repairing the problems.
I looked over the Qliance Web site, and I think it would be a reasonable option for a young, healthy family who needs medical care rarely (such as a kid with earache or sore throat). Anyone with a chronic illness would be left high-and-dry, however, because the membership fee does not cover lab, imaging, or specialist services, nor does Qliance provide an attending physician if you require admission to a hospital. Still, I guess it's better than nothing.
thanks for speaking out! hope many in congress watch this also. wish i could have seen you on the sunday "talk" shows to enlighten some folks. wish u were my doc,that'll never happen, no insurance.
I feel so sad for that 30-ish year old woman....I fear myself in that same boat. This video makes me sad because I know that some people will NEVER LISTEN and UNDERSTAND what this Dr is trying to make them understand. Ego> than truth & facts.
Thank you for taking the time to do this video. I wish the MSM would give as much attention to someone in the system as they do any idiot who brings a gun or shouts socialism at these "town halls".
I heard President Obama may consider dropping the "public option" in the health care reform bill. If that's the case, that's going to make it very difficult for me to vote for him again in 2012. I can't believe the President is going to play all this bipartisan crap with the Republicans.
without the public option what's the point? There is no equality nor justice in this land without a level playing field for people's health. I just CAN'T understand why from one side's opinion every life is precious.. until it's a poor, sick adult.. then that life should have worked harder to insure themselves.. even if they thought they were covered and were just underinsured, or an adjuster found a great way to call it preexisting that earned him a fat bonus...
Thank you, doc. You are preaching to the choir but we appreciate it. It is good to hear straight from a doctor. I kinda believe the liberal media but so many do not that it gives me doubts. You have cleared any I could have.
Please tell me what you think about the Bush pharmaceutical subsidizing plan to get drugs for seniors. Way I hear it is a disaster and everybody in your profession HATES it. My brother is a nurse and firefighter and he does hate it.
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MyJayaweera 1 year ago
If you are not paying the bill, you are not listened to. Oh, like the German government was efficient. You really think anyone would talk about death panels while selling this tripe? It's called free enterprise, and one can get insurance for pre-existing conditions, really, check it out. If it's free, it's going to be rationed. If you pay for it, surprise, you get to go first! Stop being an Obama shill.
GBS990 1 year ago
@GBS990 My point is that care is already rationed. Single payer would allow care to be rationed rationally, replacing the chaotic grab bag we have with the status quo.
euthman 1 year ago 3
Thank you for posting this 9 months ago.
I think you may have been one of the doctors that showed up in Washington DC to rally for the health care bill.
Now it's law & YOU made a difference, doctor!!!
THANK YOU for your Passion for your patients.
crazycoolone 1 year ago
Glad to hear someone with some actual knowledge
bksrocks 1 year ago
Just saw your video from Huffington Post. Thanks for telling the truth. I too am a physician and have seen this scenario myself. Thank goodness Obama, and Pelosi are in charge and just go the Health Care Reform bill passed. I hope it rectifies the problems you addressed and we see on a daily basis. Jeve
jevettamd 1 year ago
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NO! NO! NO! to this health care bill; it all sounds good when Obama gets on the air waves blowing smoke up people's ASS! What he isn't saying is under this new Health Care Plan the parents or parent with children has to keep there child on there health care plan until they reach the age 26! I've always been a Democrat and even voted for Obama, but I must agree with the rep on this one there is parts of this bill that really "stinks", and the public is in for a very rude awaking should this pass.
JAMAICNLIGHTEN818 2 years ago
THE current bill is not the answer ,,,does not address proper Tort Reform, "undocumented" access for expensive non-life threatening HC , & does not provide MOST IMPORTANTLY an OPT OUT Provision for those that believe it is still too bloated with waste & inefficiencies resulting in inflated premiums not in keeping with services provided.
....A mandate stuffed inside a trojan horse bill for HC is a skunk in the road...too stupid to debate...
REPEAL the BIll nobody ever wanted
hadenufnow 2 years ago
Thanks for posting this! Very insightful and refreshing. There's so much misinformation out there it makes me sick... good thing I just got health insurance! I had to apply three times and jump through hoops to finally get it. Apparently, a prescription that I get once every year or two for flying on airplanes = a pre-existing condition. All that trouble for a low price of $117 a month. Like you said, they're opportunists and my life is just a business to these insurance companies.
Jamesmandana 2 years ago
When you trust your television....
what you get is what you got....
When they control the information..
They can bend it anyway they want...
Thats why We keep waiting...
Waiting for the world to change. Health care for all...Finally!!!!!!!!
imamyt1 2 years ago
John Mayer = Win
Zuul030 2 years ago
This doctor is actually pointing out why the overhead costs in government compliance drive up costs when you think about it. The government also makes it illegal for him to charge less than the government tells him he can charge under medicare rules - keeping costs high. Government also dis-allows insurance companies to compete across state lines - keeping costs high. What I think is it's better to go to the root causes and solve those problems and not just the symptoms.
animateclay 2 years ago
I agree that regulation in any area of commerce will increase the price of the product due to expense generated by compliance. OTOH, how many people would be comfortable with a completely unregulated health care industry, where there would be no require for physicians to be licensed, or go to medical school for that matter? From a personal standpoint, I find some of the regulations necessary and reasonable, others burdensome and counterproductive. It's a mixed bag.
euthman 2 years ago
I think that's definitely true. There are regulations for consumer protections which are good. Have you seen Qliance of Seattle? They remove government and insurance as payment options and charge very low monthly fees - like a gym membership to patients. They still are required to be licensed, but without the over-head costs, patients get better care and doctors pocket more of the profits for growth. I think a little business sense can go a long way in repairing the problems.
animateclay 2 years ago
I looked over the Qliance Web site, and I think it would be a reasonable option for a young, healthy family who needs medical care rarely (such as a kid with earache or sore throat). Anyone with a chronic illness would be left high-and-dry, however, because the membership fee does not cover lab, imaging, or specialist services, nor does Qliance provide an attending physician if you require admission to a hospital. Still, I guess it's better than nothing.
euthman 2 years ago
thanks for speaking out! hope many in congress watch this also. wish i could have seen you on the sunday "talk" shows to enlighten some folks. wish u were my doc,that'll never happen, no insurance.
1bol390 2 years ago
I feel so sad for that 30-ish year old woman....I fear myself in that same boat. This video makes me sad because I know that some people will NEVER LISTEN and UNDERSTAND what this Dr is trying to make them understand. Ego> than truth & facts.
SuckersTillTheEnd 2 years ago
Thank you for taking the time to do this video. I wish the MSM would give as much attention to someone in the system as they do any idiot who brings a gun or shouts socialism at these "town halls".
hoosiermama5357libin 2 years ago 2
Great video Ed. Everything you say is absolutely true! I've worked in health care since 1971.
dilworth14 2 years ago 2
Thank you Dr. You are so correct about the media - much of the problem has to do with their insistence to publicize the drama and not the facts.
mom32745 2 years ago 2
I heard President Obama may consider dropping the "public option" in the health care reform bill. If that's the case, that's going to make it very difficult for me to vote for him again in 2012. I can't believe the President is going to play all this bipartisan crap with the Republicans.
HarveyRex23 2 years ago 4
without the public option what's the point? There is no equality nor justice in this land without a level playing field for people's health. I just CAN'T understand why from one side's opinion every life is precious.. until it's a poor, sick adult.. then that life should have worked harder to insure themselves.. even if they thought they were covered and were just underinsured, or an adjuster found a great way to call it preexisting that earned him a fat bonus...
rockbandmidi 2 years ago 2
Great Video.
Zuul030 2 years ago
thank you for inside scoop.
rajrenal 2 years ago
thanks Doc !
why aren't docs speaking more? can they not organize and push for the cause?
dadakondke007 2 years ago
Thank you, doc. You are preaching to the choir but we appreciate it. It is good to hear straight from a doctor. I kinda believe the liberal media but so many do not that it gives me doubts. You have cleared any I could have.
Please tell me what you think about the Bush pharmaceutical subsidizing plan to get drugs for seniors. Way I hear it is a disaster and everybody in your profession HATES it. My brother is a nurse and firefighter and he does hate it.
xhagast 2 years ago
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Smartassawhip 2 years ago 2