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Former Senator Explains Consequences of Bill Language
Former Senator from Tennessee, Fred Thompson, explains the consequences of the language concerning end of life care that is included in the current version of House Bill 3200. I do read the language as making the counseling mandatory, although not necessarily a demand that doctors (or nurses, if they are the “primary care providers”) tell … Continue reading
ABC explains the Obama Administration
ABC News Senior White House Correspondent Jake Tapper has written an article, “When Academic Words Become Political Ammunition,” that gives an anonymous “White House official’s” rebuttal to the many concerns expressed about President Obama’s choices for advisers and “czars” who will affect the shape of health care policies. He attempts to debunk criticisms of the … Continue reading
>Congressman Henry Cuellar on Planned Parenthood
>Went to this morning’s McQueeney, Texas meeting where Henry Cuellar was met with an overwhelming group of constituents upset over what’s happening in Washington, DC. Rep. Cuellar told us that he voted in favor of Planned Parenthood funding yesterday because they give care to “mothers” and he does everything he can do to support mothers. … Continue reading
Myth: doctors take out tonsils needlessly
Then, there’s the charge that doctors will needlessly take tonsils out. First, it’s unlikely that your Family Physician or Pediatrician does surgery. Second, I don’t think the ENT’s are getting paid for these anymore, unless they jump through hoops to prove that they’re not over-doing it. AP: In trying to rally support for health care … Continue reading
>Ann Coulter on government Health Care finance
>On the other hand, there’s Ann Coulter’s take. Give Ann a chance, here. She makes some very good points. Addendum — Including this one: Now the Democrats want to force us all into one gigantic national health insurance plan that will cover every real and mythical ailment that has a powerful lobby. But if you … Continue reading
>Public Funding for Health Care in Real Life
>I don’t see how this will cut costs to the government for Medicare and Medicaid. The group Physicians for a National Health Plan, published a link to an April, 2009 report from the Lewin group by Sheils and Haught outlines the expected effects on insured, employers, doctors and hospitals under various types of public plan … Continue reading
>Texas Medical Association Health Care Principles
>Available for members on the TMA website, but looks okay to post here. The TMA House of Delegates adopted the principles as official TMA policy in May. They include: * Promote portable and continuous health care coverage for all Americans using an affordable mix of public and private payer systems. * Promote patient safety as … Continue reading
AMA offers public plan compromise
One more post before I have to work, from the American Medical Association morning newsletter. Unfortunately, I can’t access most of the links: AMA offers public plan compromise. The AP (6/12, Tanner) reports that the American Medical Association “has long opposed government intrusion into healthcare and believes reform can be achieved by revamping private health … Continue reading
>HELP (the whole government prepaid health plan)
>Appropriate (on several levels), the proposed plan for government mandated and government financed health care is called the “HELP” plan. The current draft (I think)in .pdf can be accessed, here. The Kennedy “draft of a draft” was 167 pages long. This thing is over 600 pages and I’ve gotten through about 150 pages, so far. … Continue reading
>TriCommittee Health Care Bill Summarized
>I’m still looking for the actual Bill(s), with the names of sponsors. Evidently the Kennedy Bill is going to be voted on next week. In the meantime, the “Tri-Committee plan” is summarized, here. Eliminates cost sharing, creates “accountable care organizations,” allows employers to chose between offering coverage and “contributing funds on behalf of their uncovered … Continue reading
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