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To: neolib who wrote (17)6/11/2005 3:34:21 PM
From: Road Walker  Respond to of 492
 
re: The fundamental problem I see is that health care is paid via an insurance loop, coupled with the fact of risk.

I heard a guy speak many years ago that said the real problem with health care is that it is a "benefit" to a percentage of the population. Post WWII was when this first took place, when companies were competing for workers and health insurance was cheaper than higher salaries.

Imagine if nobody got health insurance as an employment "benefit" and the insurance companies had to compete for each and every consumer. Health costs would come down in a flash.

But I don't see any way to get from here to there. And we need pragmatic solutions.

John



To: neolib who wrote (17)6/14/2005 9:02:44 PM
From: TimF  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 492
 
Good post.

One simple piece of legislation would do wonders for the healthcare field. Require a printed cost estimate to the client prior to any service, just like some states require of automechanics.

Interesting idea. While I usually am against new requirements I can see a reason for this one. But what if the estimate is very different than the end cost? How do states deal with the same issue for auto repair?

Tim


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