According to House Minority Leader John Boehner of Ohio , speaking about the healthcare overhaul, “The bottom line is, nobody wants this bill but Washington’s special interests”. This is clearly not the case according to leaders of the AMA along with physicians, consumer groups and patient advocates. A letter was drafted by representatives of AARP, [...]
Vendors will represent themselves as being “omnipotent”, able to handle all groups within the practice, or all specialties within a healthcare facility and all functions. While this may come as a welcome relief, it may not actually be the best solution for you. Check thoroughly to see what specialties and what programs the vendor is [...]
Although everyone is now satisfied with the vendor, the program, the service and the contract, do not sign until there is an “opt out” or cancellation clause inserted. If the system that you have elected to implement, no longer functions up to your expectations and you see a better system that works for you now [...]
Before signing an agreement with a particular vendor, it is crucial to sit down and outline your wish list- the Request for Proposal (RFP). This is an extensively detailed document, which leaves nothing to chance or guesswork. If it is not written into the document, even if a service was promised to you, it may [...]
The people have sent a clear message on healthcare in Massachusetts by voting in Scott Brown. Democrats realize that their healthcare overhaul is in jeopardy by losing the senator position to a republican. Apparently President Obama is feeling the pinch as well and may seek to pare back his healthcare plan to obtain bipartisan support. Key [...]
The fact that Republican Scott Brown has taken the senate seat away from Democrats in Massachusetts may potentially cripple efforts to push through a healthcare reform bill. Nancy Pelosi states “our eye is on the ball of passing legislation. In order to do that we will have to dissolve differences, establish some priorities , make [...]
Many Americans are going bare in terms of healthcare coverage- 47 million according to statistics. One of the main reasons for reforming the current healthcare coverage is in fact to address this issue. Unfortunately, the current proposals intended for utilization by these uninsured, would squeeze a large segment of the population in the middle who [...]
Senior health care solution according to Maxine Senior Health Care Solution So you’re a senior citizen and the government says no health care for you, what do you do? Our plan gives anyone 65 years or older a gun and 4 bullets. You are allowed to shoot 2 senators and 2 representatives. Of Course, this [...]
Most people do not argue with “taxing the rich”- a reflection of Robin Hood’s motto,” stealing from the rich and giving to the poor”. Indeed, the House bill proposes this to fund a healthcare reform with coverage to all. Unfortunately, the tax net thrown out by the Senate (and supported by the president) is catching [...]
Did you know that a “Cadillac” insurance plan is not always based on the excellent benefits that a superior coverage offers? The term “Cadillac” to describe a plan is based on an expensive model. While one would expect that to mean you are buying a plan with excellent benefits covering even the most expensive therapy [...]
