22 Nov 16
Originally posted by sh76One thing I'd like to see is mandated public disclosure of the cost of various services and procedures. Go ask a mechanic how much it costs to have your transmission serviced and he can tell you. Go ask your Doctor how much it costs to have your appendix out and he has no idea. Consumers should be able to compare prices between medical service providers like they do hotels and airline tickets.
I've read about the alternatives that are being proposed. Most will help people who make a solid income; i.e., the upper middle class. They are based on things like destructibility of premiums, HSA expansion and allowing inter-state competition (which will absolutely drive down premiums). These things will definitely help people like me; i.e., people who can af ...[text shortened]... ate competition and expand HSA access or make premiums deductible, that is what I would support.
22 Nov 16
Originally posted by KunsooThe only disaster they would avoid is stopping public funds being funneled to insurance companies.
Yeah, but in the past they could always count on an Obama veto to save their asses from disaster. But now, all of the sudden they actually have to govern.
Originally posted by no1marauderI'm still waiting for the GOP to tell us what they plan to replace the ACA with. What do they plan to tell those 25 million people covered by the ACA when they have no coverage anymore? Tough apples for you!? Go see your friendly insurance man? Pay or die? The GOP should already have a plan in place. (Too bad for those 25 million people they don't!)
A responsible political party would think like that; this Republican party doesn't. They've scheduled early votes in previous Congresses so new members could have the "honor" of voting for repeal. Odds are they will do so again as their base will insist on it.
Originally posted by mchillThey do what they've always done...
I'm still waiting for the GOP to tell us what they plan to replace the ACA with. What do they plan to tell those 25 million people covered by the ACA when they have no coverage anymore? Tough apples for you!? Go see your friendly insurance man? Pay or die? The GOP should already have a plan in place. (Too bad for those 25 million people they don't!)
Go to the emergency room then never pay the bill.
22 Nov 16
Originally posted by SleepyguyPeople with appendicitis are generally not in very good bargaining positions.
One thing I'd like to see is mandated public disclosure of the cost of various services and procedures. Go ask a mechanic how much it costs to have your transmission serviced and he can tell you. Go ask your Doctor how much it costs to have your appendix out and he has no idea. Consumers should be able to compare prices between medical service providers like they do hotels and airline tickets.
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25 Nov 16
Originally posted by EladarAll companies have competed before. It's always sucked for consumers because the medical industry, including the insurance companies, thrive on inaccessibility for most people.
One thing is no closed markets. All companies compete in every market. That's all he said other than his typical it will be great just wait and see it will be great.
25 Nov 16
Originally posted by KunsooSomehow people survived.
All companies have competed before. It's always sucked for consumers because the medical industry, including the insurance companies, thrive on inaccessibility for most people.
Isn't it anazing how the citizens of the US have survived so well without the nanny state?
Really all the efforts of the establishment types to create dependent people has had such little impact.
25 Nov 16
Originally posted by KunsooI think Trump will further the cause of a single payer system, especially since everyone hates the ACA and there is no conservative in sight to challenge the establishment.
I'm beginning to have my doubts. I'm thinking that what they'll do is throw in some tweaks and say that it's too late to repeal it entirely and then try to blame the Democrats for not working with them earlier. But considering that not one Republican offered an amendment which could earn their vote, it could be a tough sell except to the lowest of informati ...[text shortened]... tp://talkingpointsmemo.com/dc/i-got-to-see-replace-dems-bait-gop-to-unveil-and-ocare-replacement
Originally posted by SleepyguyOperating on someone is different than working on a car. With a car, if they run into complications they stop work and give you an updated estimate and ask you if you want to proceed. When you are under the knife, however, there is no stop button and you cannot predict for sure how the patient will respond.
One thing I'd like to see is mandated public disclosure of the cost of various services and procedures. Go ask a mechanic how much it costs to have your transmission serviced and he can tell you. Go ask your Doctor how much it costs to have your appendix out and he has no idea. Consumers should be able to compare prices between medical service providers like they do hotels and airline tickets.