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Sanders’ Single-Payer Versus Kaine’s Public Option | HuffPost
Sanders’ Single-Payer Versus Kaine’s Public Option | HuffPost
A political update. It misses some key factors but it is a reality check. Two points as reminders of very important factors: Employer coverage should be done away with for the employee's sake of freedom of job choice and the employer's sake to be competitive on the global market. A public choice must not mean what has happened in too many states to Medicaid -- turning it over the the private insurance companies as a MCO model with no accountability.
A political update. It misses some key factors but it is a reality check. Two points as reminders of very important factors: Employer coverage should be done away with for the employee's sake of freedom of job choice and the employer's sake to be competitive on the global market. A public choice must not mean what has happened in too many states to Medicaid -- turning it over the the private insurance companies as a MCO model with no accountability.
Monday, November 13, 2017
Sunday, November 12, 2017
Friday, November 10, 2017
Candidates pan privately managed Medicaid Solutions | Elections | qctimes.com
Candidates pan privately managed Medicaid Solutions | Elections | qctimes.com
Most don't realize how "privatized" our public programs have become. Medicare Advantage is one example and in that the deal insurance companies get is more of our money thus making it more expensive to the government. In MN and WI the managed care insurance companies control the programs funded by Federal Medical Assistance and state tax $. And, in both states those insurance companies are not held accountable via things like audits even though the original deals many years ago included language requiring them. Managed Care is an oxymoron; it really is Making Cash for the rich and not about providing good health care for all. There has never been real proof that managed care, accountable care, etc. organization approach saves money or improves care.
Most don't realize how "privatized" our public programs have become. Medicare Advantage is one example and in that the deal insurance companies get is more of our money thus making it more expensive to the government. In MN and WI the managed care insurance companies control the programs funded by Federal Medical Assistance and state tax $. And, in both states those insurance companies are not held accountable via things like audits even though the original deals many years ago included language requiring them. Managed Care is an oxymoron; it really is Making Cash for the rich and not about providing good health care for all. There has never been real proof that managed care, accountable care, etc. organization approach saves money or improves care.
Thursday, November 9, 2017
There Was Another Winner Tuesday — Obamacare
There Was Another Winner Tuesday — Obamacare
Health care coverage is a political issue. It is turning in the public eye. We need to keep it turning by getting out to vote in folks who will keep pushing it forward.
Health care coverage is a political issue. It is turning in the public eye. We need to keep it turning by getting out to vote in folks who will keep pushing it forward.
Wednesday, November 8, 2017
One Nation, In Sickness and in HealthOne Nation, In Sickness and in Health
http://billmoyers.com/story/obamacare-trump-sickness-and-health/
"Let's focus on the hard work of true reform and get health care for all."
"Let's focus on the hard work of true reform and get health care for all."
Monday, November 6, 2017
Sunday, November 5, 2017
Friday, November 3, 2017
Thursday, November 2, 2017
Wisconsinites Need Help -- LTE
Health
Care Coverage
It
can be hard to figure out. If you are lucky enough to have insurance
at work, great. If you have friends, neighbors or relatives who
aren’t sure what they have or they have nothing, now is a time to
help them figure it out. If you need help figuring it out, there is
some available. If you want to first check out the Affordable Care
Act, there are places to look. The ACA and ObamaCare are the same
thing. It still exists and actually, in spite of all the confusion,
will be less costly for many. One really important thing to remember
is that the only time to apply for the 2018 ACA insurance in
Wisconsin is from Nov. 1st through Dec. 15th.
The
ACA phone # is 800-318-2596 available 24/7.
There
are Navigators available weekdays such as:
Eau
Claire 855-792-5439
LaCrosse
800-742-5627
(others
are listed on the ACA web site as Assisters)
If
you or others you know need help with figuring it out or need
internet access to apply, call and leave a message at:
[641-715-3900,
Ext. 25790#]
Someone
will get back to you ASAP to line up some help.
Good
Health to All.
Craig
Brooks
Great
Northern States Health Care Initiative
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