Sickening: Medicare Part D Lawmakers and Aides Resurface as Lobbyists to Influence Health Reform
October 21, 2009
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The Hispanic Perspective:
Hispanics are up in arms about the current health care reform. Many think that they will be loosing the benefits they have come to enjoy, especially with Medicare Advantage. Medicare Advantage, though it costs the government more money, provides a valuable benefits because it combines Medicare Part A, B and D into one plan. A discussion on this subject needs to start among Hispanic leaders and disseminated to the public. Insurance companies that can see the value of the Hispanic market will generate notable success by educating and helping Hispanics understand Medicare better.
In terms of the reform, the insurance companies still have too much influence in government. Why or how would anyone be against a public option. It will create more jobs and it will help bring the price of coverage down. I believe in Capitalism and competition. The insurance companies, who should ultimately be able to provide better service and benefits than the Government, need to embrace the public option to help fix a system that is costing the American people so much.
Health care needs to change completely. Most health care problems stems from western medicine. For example, doctors are paid per service. So for many, health care has been more about treatment than preventive measures. It is no wonder why so many western doctors recommend surgery instead of establishing a healthy lifestyle with their patients. This to me is a no-brainer. Plus, doctors should be on a salary, not on a pay-per-treatment system. This would bring the cost of care down.
There is currently a lot of controversy about Medicare, which can cause lots of anxiety and confusion. Medicare123Now (http://www.medicare123now.com) explains the complicated details about Medicare in an easy fashion. Check it out.