Posted on 01/13/2017 12:00:44 PM PST by JeepersFreepers
No surprise there. Half of us rarely get sick enough to see a doctor. Of the remaining half, a small number are chronically ill and, a tiny number are critically ill, knocking on death's door, consuming resources like there's no tomorrow...
We've all been there and seen that to some degree.
And those numbers make very clear one "solution" to skyrocketing health care costs: Weigh costs vs. benefits. How old is the patient? What are her chances? What's the prognosis? How much value is there in saving her? I think it was Sarah Palin who coined the term, "death panels."
Repealing Obamacare is a good start. Then what? It's only a matter of time before it's here again, with some "improvements." Single-payer still looms on the horizon. The sheeple will demand it and death panels will be there.
Repealing Obamacare is a good start. Then what? It's only a matter of time before it's here again, with some "improvements." Single-payer still looms on the horizon. The sheeple will demand it and death panels will be there.
"The Six Million Dollar Man". The medical industry will attempt to fix anything and if someone else is paying the demand is infinite.
The bible says "if someone will not work then neither shall they eat". Liberals reject the bible to buy votes. So if a person refuses to work and gets hungry, it turns out that being hungry is a healthcare issue so the government will feed you. "Making the word of God of no effect".
Start by repealing Obamacare. Allow insurance companies to offer their products across state lines. Medicare can provide some level of coverage to all Americans. Those should be primary aspects to new legislation.
Ok. So you ARE for medical care for those who cant pay (Medicare).
As I said, there is no other civilized option for the old, dirt poor, crazy and lazy.
Yes, of course. But, even IF someone else IS paying--if the death panel would decide the patient is worthy--the supply of willing and available resources is still finite. Then, it's a matter of rationing and, it's back to the death panel.
The bible says "if someone will not work then neither shall they eat". Liberals reject the bible to buy votes. So if a person refuses to work and gets hungry, it turns out that being hungry is a healthcare issue so the government will feed you. "Making the word of God of no effect".
Another excellent point. I wonder if B.J. Clinton's welfare reforms will make a comeback under Trump.
So much to do, so little time...
sure it’s expensive to be sick all these doctors visits and pills cost huge money
Healthcare became a huge business. I realised it a long time ago. That’s why I want to open a private clinic. Sure there are many advantages and disadvantages. I just need to buy some medical equipment, found here https://bimedis.com/search/search-items/medical-imaging-equipment many used and new equipment. And I need to find a qualified staff. + in my clinic there will be a huge discount to pensioners.
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