If You're Not Part Of The Healthcare Cost Solution, You're Part Of The Problem Comments

The ridiculous cost of health care and insurance is definitely the single largest financial issue for individuals. 50+% of all personal bankruptcies are filed due to medical bills. I don't know what the answer is, but it's an undeniably HUGE problem that HAS to have some real work done on it. It seems morally bankrupt to tell people that they have to die or live in debt slavery due to medical bills. On a personal note drhealth, I didn't enjoy the false dichotomy that was put to me. False dichotomies are the kinds of things I expect from those who can't argue their point on merit, and instead choose to use that tactic as a means of intimidation. "You're either with us or you're with the terrorists!" Sorry, but to me it comes off like a cheap Bush style scare tactic.

Sorry- I'm kinda mad that I had to pay more tonight for my migraine medication than usual... this set me off a bit. We all should take better care of our health regardless of insurance/drug company factors.

I don’t even know where to start with this post. Are people really so out of touch with what's really going on out here in the REAL WORLD?? Are people not doing any research on this issue?? How about getting some real, every day Americans telling some stories- maybe we can even find someone who is knowledgeable on how the "program" AND insurance/drug companies really work (any employees out there?). The insurance companies aren't paying for these illnesses long-term or at all. This is a lame copout, a sorry excuse to deny coverage and extort money from hardworking business owners (like myself and my 35 employees) who are perfectly healthy. The diseases you have referenced are pre-existing conditions OR have limited coverage according to most plans (not enough to justify higher rates). These companies are actually making money (or not losing any) by denying coverage or limiting benefits. So, would you like to explain why these companies are raking in record profits while we Cretins continue to go without coverage? Also, what kind of Doctor are you, "drhealth"? Credentials, please, or are you a Sock Puppet? Please tell me what planet you're on, I'd like to visit. The insurance companies do not pay for the illnesses long-term for these patients. When the coverage runs out, we pay for it via Medi/Medi or some other local taxation. Hmmm, I'm paying for other peoples coverage, yet can't afford my own. And the drug/insurance companies are making record profits. Go figure. Do more homework, please. Don't be so naive. Find out what the motivating factors are for insurance companies to raise rates and deny coverage before making these blanket statements.