Quote Originally Posted by Edwina's Secretary
I think we need to change the inscription on the Statue of Liberty...based on the hostility expressed here!
Hostility?

More like frustration.

Having worked for an HMO for YEARS I don't see the people that the County hospitals see...

Waiting 12-14 hours to see a doctor because the ER rooms are packed with people who do not have insurance is incredible. It is mostly illegal Immies who have colds or the flu....they see the doc and the billl bounces so you and I have to foot the bill.
In lost angeles we have had about 6 trauma centers close in the last few years.

You get hurt badly, more than likely you will be flown to a trauma center or die in an ER that is not ready to handle your type of trauma.

Why?

Because there are no beds, doctors or facilities available....