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To: alanrs who wrote (224161)	10/14/2007 4:23:23 PM
From: John Carragher	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 794233

the ceo of aetna mentioned that out of 40 million thrown around as not covered by insurance. 9 million really already are they just haven't applied for it under medicaid, the schip program etc. We have existing programs for free , no expense to get covered and we they do not apply. I wonder how we find these people when they are required to pay for insurance? I believe ma. is already finding it difficult to find all those who are law mandatory to sign up for medical insurance. besides, ma will be bankrupt in a few years based on paying into it vs outflow all ready according to some articles. Really be nice to see the details to hillary's numbers. she could start by breaking out the 40 million she says vs the 30 million the ceo of Aetna says is the real number.

To: alanrs who wrote (224161)	10/15/2007 1:48:58 PM
From: Lazarus_Long	Respond to of 794233

That's exactly right. The second that goes away, so that everybody is responsible for their own insurance/health care costs is the second things get better. The fee-for-service system. With no insurance. What docs have done is add what they previously charged you to the insurance reimbursement, then add insurance write-off, and THAT'S the bill you get. Insurance has actually increased costs. Like loosing money on every sale but making it up on volume. LOL!!!!!!!!!!!