Government run health care

[Puckstop31]

It is not practical for a number of reasons.

All the different for profit insurance companies have negotiated deals with certain healthcare providers. If my carrier doesn't have a deal with the hospital with the lowest rate it won't make any difference.

Many providers have no idea what the rate will be until they submit the claim. Too complex - too many different rates.

When you are in an emergency situation - calling around for the lowest rate could kill you.

These are among some of the reasons why I agree with you that the system needs to be "fixed" and/or changed.

What I don't agree with is what either house has come up with. Simply put, we cannot afford the monstrosity they have put together. Unless, of course, we are willing to have a lower standard of living. You can only tax the producing class so much.... History shows us this time and time again....

Anyone see the piece on The Daily Show last night about the number of Americans moving to Mexico for better quality and lower cost - government healthcare?

Although I am sure you could fine two guys in Mexico who are dissatified with it...

First, The Daily Show? Really? I'd love to see the source material for THAT.

Next, its WAY more than 2 people. Some polls have it WELL over half of America does not like what is currently being debated.

Its statements like this why the left is losing traction on almost every issue. You continue to not listen to the people or reality. All you can do is try to shut us up or just ignore the facts.

Carry on....

[RICHARD]

Are we going to 'hijack this thread' and start insulting the Mexicans?

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CM,

THIS DOES NOT APPLY TO ALL SALESPEOPLE FOR PHARM COMPANIES.

Most of the female reps had the business acumen of a stripper.

Once the wallet, or any possibility of making a buck, disappeared? They dropped the 'sweetness and attention', along with the 'personal touch' they would give to the contract.

Because I worked in the office with the purchaser,I got to see the best of the sales pitches.

Being the sexist pig, with low morals, I really liked it when the gals would dress 'professionally' and flash cleavage and undies, all while sitting on the counter in those midis!

Sometimes I had to leave the office because the sweetness in the room would have put me into a diabetic coma.


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The reason that "shopping" for rates fell out of favor is that the med companies/pharms and institutions would have to justify the profit made on each admission/procedure.

http://stores.ebay.com/TheMedWarehouse?_rdc=1

LOLOLOLOL,

Ebay for replacement parts.


Look at the prices for one screw?

50 dollars for a effing open end wrench in 11 mms?

150 dollars for a t-handled wrench to drive a bone screw?

I could take what I know about medicine, buy all the stuff and parts at a Sears/Craftsman sale and open up a clinic in Mexico.

Oh, I am sorry Mexico people, I meant no harm.

[Edwina's Secretary]

THIS DOES NOT APPLY TO ALL SALESPEOPLE FOR PHARM COMPANIES.

Most of the female reps had the business acumen of a stripper.

Once the wallet, or any possibility of making a buck, disappeared? They dropped the 'sweetness and attention', along with the 'personal touch' they would give to the contract.

Because I worked in the office with the purchaser,I got to see the best of the sales pitches.

Being the sexist pig, with low morals, I really liked it when the gals would dress 'professionally' and flash cleavage and undies, all while sitting on the counter in those midis!

Sometimes I had to leave the office because the sweetness in the room would have put me into a diabetic coma.

Wow. Could you imagine if anyone else said something like this?

Most of the Asian reps had the business acumen of a stripper.

Most of the African American reps had the business acumen of a stripper.

Certainly not all pharma reps...just most of the female reps...

Apparently insulting 51% of the population is acceptable.