Older Americans Cutting Health Care To Save Money

Financial Advisor Magazine ^ | 1/17/12 | staff

[Texan5]

It is ALL about money. Last night, I saw one of those stupid “bad drug” ads from some ambulance chaser law firm, and the bad drug was one that is advertised ad nauseum on TV-so I guess now people are supposed to try a drug and if it does harm, you call a lawyer right away for a quick turnaround? If these drugs are so great, why are they barely out of the FDA approval box before the lawsuits begin-so drug companies, doctors and lawyers all make money at the expense of the human lab rats?

[jettester]

Have we gotten so to the point where health care is more than a commodity? When my bank balance gets too low, I stop making so many trips to in the car. What is the difference? Or, is it because “society” wants us to believe that health care is a right?

[Gumdrop]

I personally think that some of the “routine annual mammograms” are over used.

Women with no family history of breast cancer plus no sign of a tumor on direct exam, and who are over the age of 70 should not need to have a mmammogram every year. Perhaps avery 18 months would be adequate. I always delay making my appointment and usually go about 15-16 months between tests.