How to fix (and not fix) health care...
I don't have a lot of time for posting today, but I wanted to bring a couple of health care related items to your attention.
First is yet another reason why government run health care is a raw deal. (free registration required)
"The state Department of Community Health's board of directors voted unanimously Thursday to freeze new enrollments in the financially strapped PeachCare for Kids health insurance program as of Sunday.
Dr. Rhonda Medows, a physician and commissioner of the department, said the program will run out of money March 31. She said there is no plan yet to stop paying the medical bills of children currently enrolled in the program. The agency must notify families 30 days before doing so, she said."
This is similar to the plan that Governor Pawlenty has proposed. It does not go as far as a plan that is currently going throught the MN Senate which is mandating that all Minnesotas buy health insurance though. Need I say more?
Logical Lady Mary Katherine Ham, talked to those who have a vested interest in fixing the VA medical system.
"A WWII vet and POW from Texas named Tiger told me he believes in veterans’ power to get things done. That’s why he’s come to the VFW convention, and met with his representatives every year for 40 years, though he admits that the stairs at the Capitol are starting to get to him.Others aren’t so sure. The retired Major ranted to me about Congress—Republican and Democrat alike—to an approving audience.“Get the politics outta the system,” he said. “I don’t know how to do it except don’t make it government employees…Stop that pork-barrel crap and take care of what needs to be taken care of.” (emphasis mine)
Honestly, the best thing for ALL Americans health care is just that...get the politics out of the system. Let's get back to letting the doctors and their patients making the call. Get the HMO's and the governments out of our medical decisions. After all, isn't that the whole genesis for the argument FOR Roe v. Wade??????
First is yet another reason why government run health care is a raw deal. (free registration required)
"The state Department of Community Health's board of directors voted unanimously Thursday to freeze new enrollments in the financially strapped PeachCare for Kids health insurance program as of Sunday.
Dr. Rhonda Medows, a physician and commissioner of the department, said the program will run out of money March 31. She said there is no plan yet to stop paying the medical bills of children currently enrolled in the program. The agency must notify families 30 days before doing so, she said."
This is similar to the plan that Governor Pawlenty has proposed. It does not go as far as a plan that is currently going throught the MN Senate which is mandating that all Minnesotas buy health insurance though. Need I say more?
Logical Lady Mary Katherine Ham, talked to those who have a vested interest in fixing the VA medical system.
"A WWII vet and POW from Texas named Tiger told me he believes in veterans’ power to get things done. That’s why he’s come to the VFW convention, and met with his representatives every year for 40 years, though he admits that the stairs at the Capitol are starting to get to him.Others aren’t so sure. The retired Major ranted to me about Congress—Republican and Democrat alike—to an approving audience.“Get the politics outta the system,” he said. “I don’t know how to do it except don’t make it government employees…Stop that pork-barrel crap and take care of what needs to be taken care of.” (emphasis mine)
Honestly, the best thing for ALL Americans health care is just that...get the politics out of the system. Let's get back to letting the doctors and their patients making the call. Get the HMO's and the governments out of our medical decisions. After all, isn't that the whole genesis for the argument FOR Roe v. Wade??????
Labels: MN Legislature, Nanny Government, Universal Health Care
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