Feeling like this is an episode of South Park? Wondering when Terrance and Phillip are gonna fart their way on screen? Me too. I’m tired of this socialized medicine crap. Tired of “a Doctor’s not choosing a patient’s course of treatment”. Tired of “we shouldn’t have to pay for people without coverage”. Tired of “they’ll be lines to see my Doctor”.
So, does anyone actually believe that Doctor’s are in control of patient treatment? Maybe the Doctor’s that design coverage models for insurance companies. Doctor’s aren’t driving patient treatment, they are maneuvering through the system and trying to avoid pitfalls that can and often do slow patient care. Doctor’s are currently awarded for the quantity of diagnostic tools ordered, the more you order, the more you’ll make. Is that really improving patient care, don’t think so. We need to focus on patient outcomes, the quality of the treatment. Doctor’s should be awarded for their successful treatment methods, not how many tests are ordered.
So, we aren’t paying for people without coverage now? Ever been to an ER, any idea how many patients they see without insurance annually? We do pay and pay significantly for the uninsured. Having a public option just shifts the payment structure and saves us money. The uninsured don’t have the benefits of preventative health care so when they need treatment it typically costs more. Allowing everyone to have access to a Doctor for preventative treatment and monitoring will lower costs overall.
So you don’t currently have lines to see your Doctor? Ever needed a referral for a Specialist? Anyone ever get a referral in less than 3-5 days? Introducing a public model is not going to slow your ability to quickly see your Doctor.
I’m tired of the nonsensical discussion, it’s driven by insurance companies that would suffer from a public option. We’re a free market economy and competition improves that market. Introducing a new player, even the Federal government, would shake things up. Doing so will help improve care and lower overall costs. Let’s get this done!
