Obamacare Update!
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Look Bubba at dog is sniffin at other dog's butt. Din't you have a cousin you use to sniff.southwind said:
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So what does that chart have to do with anything? Not by any stretch of the imagination does "Obamacare" come close to "Universal heath Care!". I'm all in favor of Universal heath care, but Obamacare ain't it!!!700UW said:Doesnt matter either way to me, the mandate wont effect me.
Because it shows how backwards we still are and the right is the one who has fought Universal Healthcare in this country.
Well before the Affordable Healthcare Act, I couldnt afford insurance, with the AHCA I now can.
So I see its benefits first hand.
Well before the Affordable Healthcare Act, I couldnt afford insurance, with the AHCA I now can.
So I see its benefits first hand.
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Individual is never backward.700UW said:
No matter how well intention-ed a government is, providing any service that can be provided by a private company or charity decreases individual Liberty.
Then of course there are exhibit's "A" & "B" as to the performance of public run or regulated Health Care. Those would be the IHS (Indian Health Service) and the Veterans Health system. Even third world banana republics like Ecuador realize that there needs to be a private sector Health Care component along with their public health care system. They currently rank number 20 in the world for efficiency. *US is 46)
The cost of care in this city is so low that it’s a place where you could go without health insurance, if you chose, and pay for care as you need it. I know several retired Americans in Cuenca who have taken this approach and been very happy with their decision.
Cuenca is becoming a popular city for medical tourism, and has begun offering city-sponsored programs. Cuenca’s five top hospitals have joined together to offer a package deal. The medical tourist (or retiree) is provided with an ID card that entitles you to a package of exams at standard prices at the facility of your choice. You sign up for the bundle of medical services that best suits your needs. Prices range from $66 to $401 for the entire suite. Here are some examples:
- Mammogram: $40
- Chest X-ray: $25
- PSA test: $15
- Cholesterol workup (Cholesterol, HDL, LDL, and triglycerides): $8
- EKG: $25
- EEG: $60
- Above is from the following article http://money.usnews.com/money/blogs/on-retirement/2012/03/26/latin-americas-top-health-care-haven
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Hmmmm...I'm a bit confused. It says that this Universal Healthcare started in 1978 in Italy. So I don't get it since I was an Italian citizen in Italy before 1978 and all my medical needs were covered by the government's insurance. All I know is that government funded insurance makes you a pawn and a lab rat as the hospitals, insurances and doctors try to milk the government.
Unlike you, my once affordable insurance is now a nickel and dime you machine thanks to your AHCA.
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