DeAnneWho wants universal health care?
August 11th 2009 04:10
Who wants universal health care?
Many large corporations, medium and small businesses, organized labor, unorganized labor, entrepreneurs, doctors, nurses, medical students, a diverse group of associations and clubs, individual U.S. residents, married couples, single people, many Democrats and Republicans and the City of Philadelphia even voted for it. Every person in the United States is affected by this crisis
Who doesn't want it?
In a nutshell, those who control it now - - mainly insurance and pharmaceutical companies. The insurance and pharmaceutical industries are the largest stake holders in health care and they set their own (outrageous) prices. Other Americans who don't want single payer coverage (like the current President of the United States are either clueless about the issues, afraid of change or are in the pockets of these industries. We recommend these folks read the links on this site and these astonishing books.
Isn't this socialized medicine?
No. Socialized medicine is when the hospitals and doctors work for the government. Doctors in our Veteran's Administration and Armed Services get paid this way but there is no plan to administer health care for the public in this fashion. Single-payer coverage would be a private-public partnership where physicians and hospitals would remain private but be paid by the U.S. government.
How would it work?
Everyone would pay according to their ability through taxes and the government would act as the bill paying agent to pay private health care providers just as they now do with Medicare. Everyone would be able to choose their own doctor and change doctors whenever they want.
Can we afford it?
Yes. We currently pay at least twice more per person than other countries do and we get the least value due to administrative waste and lack of the ability to get discounts through bulk buying. Studies show we have enough money in our health care system to provide every man, woman and child with a high quality, basic health care package if we administered the dollars wisely through a single payer, non profit system.
We could SAVE $286 BILLION in health care paperwork.
What about long lines and rationing?
Rationing already exists in America as getting care is based on your income. If you can afford a good health insurance policy, you get care; if you can't, you don't. It's been reported that 18,000 Americans DIE every year because they don't have health insurance.
This is rationing of the worst kind. And if you're currently in an HMO and sometimes a PPO or POS, you know the wait involved to see a specialist such as a dermatologist or endocrinologist.
Why don't we hear about this rationing in America?
Our health care system is private. They set their own rules and prices. They're not accountable to anyone except maybe their share holders to assure they're making a profit. They don't take full responsibility for health care and yet they control the health care system.
Why should I pay for some one else's doctor bills?
You are already paying through your taxes but not getting the benefit.
We already know that pooling our money together works very well for police and fire protection. We could easily do this for health care in America.
What does organized labor have to say about universal coverage?
Plenty. Because of double digit insurance premium increases, employers are shifting more costs to employees or not providing coverage at all. Now, much more than in the past, the AFL-CIO believes strongly that universal coverage is the best solution for employees as well as business. With the health insurance premium off the backs of employers, all employees will be covered.
In this rare instance, organized labor and business are coming together. Everyone sees the benefit of removing the health insurance noose off the necks of employers so health care can be extended to all.
Really Long Link
"No Free Lunch" is a web site by physicians, for physicians who are against pharmaceutical promotions such as lunches, Palm Pilots and digital cameras, and ski vacations. Buying the influence of doctors and expensive television advertising costs are passed on to the American public through high prescription drug costs.
www.nofreelunch.org
VISIT AMERICAN HEALTHCARE REFORM.ORG FOR MORE INFORMATION
Many large corporations, medium and small businesses, organized labor, unorganized labor, entrepreneurs, doctors, nurses, medical students, a diverse group of associations and clubs, individual U.S. residents, married couples, single people, many Democrats and Republicans and the City of Philadelphia even voted for it. Every person in the United States is affected by this crisis
Who doesn't want it?
In a nutshell, those who control it now - - mainly insurance and pharmaceutical companies. The insurance and pharmaceutical industries are the largest stake holders in health care and they set their own (outrageous) prices. Other Americans who don't want single payer coverage (like the current President of the United States are either clueless about the issues, afraid of change or are in the pockets of these industries. We recommend these folks read the links on this site and these astonishing books.
Isn't this socialized medicine?
No. Socialized medicine is when the hospitals and doctors work for the government. Doctors in our Veteran's Administration and Armed Services get paid this way but there is no plan to administer health care for the public in this fashion. Single-payer coverage would be a private-public partnership where physicians and hospitals would remain private but be paid by the U.S. government.
How would it work?
Everyone would pay according to their ability through taxes and the government would act as the bill paying agent to pay private health care providers just as they now do with Medicare. Everyone would be able to choose their own doctor and change doctors whenever they want.
Can we afford it?
Yes. We currently pay at least twice more per person than other countries do and we get the least value due to administrative waste and lack of the ability to get discounts through bulk buying. Studies show we have enough money in our health care system to provide every man, woman and child with a high quality, basic health care package if we administered the dollars wisely through a single payer, non profit system.
We could SAVE $286 BILLION in health care paperwork.
What about long lines and rationing?
Rationing already exists in America as getting care is based on your income. If you can afford a good health insurance policy, you get care; if you can't, you don't. It's been reported that 18,000 Americans DIE every year because they don't have health insurance.
This is rationing of the worst kind. And if you're currently in an HMO and sometimes a PPO or POS, you know the wait involved to see a specialist such as a dermatologist or endocrinologist.
Why don't we hear about this rationing in America?
Our health care system is private. They set their own rules and prices. They're not accountable to anyone except maybe their share holders to assure they're making a profit. They don't take full responsibility for health care and yet they control the health care system.
Why should I pay for some one else's doctor bills?
You are already paying through your taxes but not getting the benefit.
We already know that pooling our money together works very well for police and fire protection. We could easily do this for health care in America.
What does organized labor have to say about universal coverage?
Plenty. Because of double digit insurance premium increases, employers are shifting more costs to employees or not providing coverage at all. Now, much more than in the past, the AFL-CIO believes strongly that universal coverage is the best solution for employees as well as business. With the health insurance premium off the backs of employers, all employees will be covered.
In this rare instance, organized labor and business are coming together. Everyone sees the benefit of removing the health insurance noose off the necks of employers so health care can be extended to all.
Really Long Link
"No Free Lunch" is a web site by physicians, for physicians who are against pharmaceutical promotions such as lunches, Palm Pilots and digital cameras, and ski vacations. Buying the influence of doctors and expensive television advertising costs are passed on to the American public through high prescription drug costs.
www.nofreelunch.org
VISIT AMERICAN HEALTHCARE REFORM.ORG FOR MORE INFORMATION
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