by simon » Wed Nov 05, 2008 09:17 am
Until recently, the major divide on the health care issue was between those who believed the system was in need of fundamental reform and those who maintained that modest fixes would suffice. The ground of the public discussion has shifted decisively this election year. Political candidates of all ideological persuasions are falling all over themselves proclaiming their support for baseball, apple pie, and bold health care reform. Former antagonists seem to agree, at least on the surface, that something dramatic must be done if middle class families are to have reliable access to affordable health care.
Posted: Wed Nov 05, 2008 09:22 am Post Subject:
The health care system reform had remained the hottest issue of debate for the presidential campaign and now since the election is over and we have got our new president, let us list our requirements for the health care reforms.
Posted: Wed Nov 05, 2008 09:33 am Post Subject:
In the current situation the health care system needs a complete facelift. The healthcare expenses and also the health insurance costs have exceeded the income of middle class household in many places.
My proposals are…
If not mandated, at least the cost should be curtailed to bring the health care expenses within the reach of average income households.
Some programs need to be designed for the women, child and senior citizens, who are more adversely affected from this current financial crunch.
More regulation need to be imposed both on the healthcare units and health insurance providers.
Posted: Wed Nov 05, 2008 10:39 am Post Subject:
I think Jestro has some very excellent points here. One that I agree is very true is the cost of health care has exceeded middle class income. Everybody should be able to have some type of health care. What I definatley do not agree with is taxing health care benefits. My family up until now hasn't had a great medical plan. I was relieved when my husband finally found a job with really great benefits but it is also a high risk job. He took this job FOR the benefits. When I see the astronomical amount of taxes he does pay and does not get back at Income tax time and then think of how they want to tax our benefits it makes me ask myself "How much more taxes do they want?"
Yep the health care in this counrty needs reformed but not at the expense of other Americans who have it. I think a better place to start is costs. Look at what people pay just to go to an ER $500 just for the bed's use for 30 min and then all the other costs associated with the ER. This is just one example.
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