John Barrasso Discusses Tort Reform, Medicaid, and Republican Health Care Reform Ideas

In this episode of "The Senate Doctors Show," Senator John Barrasso, M.D., emphasizes the importance of taking a step-by-step approach to health care reform to lower costs and expand access without wasting billions of taxpayer dollars or allowing Washington to take over health care.

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[Hamza Ali]

The Ali Files

[jane brooks]

Hello I have a constructive suggestion Dr. Barrasso. Encourage people who receive medicaid to view the billing submitted in their name. Or the loved ones name who they care for. I have. So far 4.000.00 of over billing addressed. I'm about to address over 4.000.00 more dollars that were a "computer mistake."

[kipptumor]

If you want to shift back and forth between the importance of "percentages" and OTHER factors then we can turn to the Canadian system, and see that not only is their GDP as healthy as ever, but nobody had to make the decision between medical attention or their home. "Government is the enemy until you need a friend".

[kipptumor]

You brought up "percentages", so I related the scope of the issue where you led it. In terms of malpractice settlements, once again the facts do not matter to the right-wing turds. It is 1% of the entire cost of health care, and as far as doctors having to pay for expensive insurance policies themselves, I really feel for them - lol.

[rrhynes]

Defense spending has nothing to do with insurance compaines and lawsuits. I highly doubt you can examine your own rectum with the aid of a mirror. If you can, I think you should join the circus. Rhetoric should not be taken seriously.

I really don't know what that is worth, but I bet my insurance policy knows. lol

[kipptumor]

You think there should be a percentage for defense spending. I would be careful casting judgement about who is indeed examining the inside of their own rectum. I'll ask again, tool: How much for you to go blind for the rest of your life. Ass.

[rrhynes]

You spout off about perentages, but that isn't the point at all. Why incur any cost, unless it's really necessary. One percent here, two percent there...year after year after year. Get you head out of your ass pal. Suing people for wrongdoing is never going to go away,but it's being run like the wild fucking west. No fucking rules, no limits , no nothing. Lawsuits are totally out of control. We need stricter controls over frivolous lawsuits and punishment for those that bring them.

[rrhynes]

You haven't asked me any question. You've only made statements. Actually, you're on the right track. Eliminate the ablity of the AMA to police it itself. While you're at it, eliminate that ability for the lawyers and law enforcement agencies as well. I'm not the big pussy around here. I'm willing to take my lumps. I've never collected a dime of disability , workers comp or unemployment in my life. ...despite having been able to do so.

[kipptumor]

Every time, man - Every time I ask this question to tort reform parrots I get the same answer - NONE!  You pussies are so concerned with dollar costs etc. but when the tables are turned you sputter and fart. One percent of the entire cost of health care is paid out in malpractice settlements. If that's too much then maybe there should be more strict procedures for one to practice medicine in the first place.

[kipptumor]

Typucal - When the cost of settlements equals about 1% of the ENTIRE cost of health care in America, leave it to the right-wing turds to flock around a red herring issue that pales in comparison to the problems that arise simply from a "for-profit" health care system - period. Go drink some more strychnine and handle a few more snakes.