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Politics : A US National Health Care System?
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To: Alighieri who wrote (13643)2/28/2010 12:51:06 PM
From: Lane3  Read Replies (1) of 42652
 
Course?

Cost. Sorry.

You do realize that HMOs had to be rescued by the (ever so despised) government in 1973 and even today represent a broken brand?

Yes, I do. They had to be rescued because they were distasteful so they were regulated into a position that wasn't workable. Before that, though, they offered considerable savings. I agree that they are a broken brand. That's why they're not called that any more. I have several relatives that use HMOs, by whatever name. They're really cheap.

I don't understand your conclusions.

If you have specific questions, I'll address them. But I don't see any point in repeating what I already posted.

Neither competitors (doctors/hospitals) nor their products are substantially affected by having INSURANCE companies compete across state lines.

Sometimes the "across state lines" throws people off. There's nothing inherent in crossing state lines. The purpose of that proposal is to increase competition given that some states severely limit it. If your state only allows the sale of only insurance that pays first dollar and requires inclusion of such things as healing stone and wig cleaning for cancer patients, then getting out from under that regulation will save money.
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