Deficit Plays into Health Reform
Published at: www.washingtonpost.com
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November 3, 2009
There is no doubt that a great deal of time, efforts and resources have gone into trying to find a solution to the healthcare problems and concerns that we deal with today. What is not as clear to those who really need these problems solved are the answers thus far. A lot of very smart people seem to have forgotten the actual value of a person. What ever numbers show up on the balance sheet hardly provides any direction to those who care more about dollars and cents than common sense.
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Clarification of Benefits , Allow Cost Comparisions and Speed Claims Payments
September 23, 2009
Health insurance coverage should be defined by specific ICD-9 codes with associated numbers of CPT-4 (service) codes allowed for each diagnosis. This structure would permit : benefit and cost comparisions between insurers, allow patients to understand which health problems are covered, and the number of units of service related to that diagnosis are allowed per unit of time. (spell of illness, month or year).
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Malpractice reform-key issue to reduce cost
August 30, 2009
1- Its very hasty move to pass a gigantic move of health reform in such a short time and with very little home work. It should be done in steps.2- MALPRACTICE reform 3- Health insurance reform. 4- Financial incentives for the small businesses for health benefits.5- Better and consistent provider payment system.
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Why is Healthcare Reform Losing Popularity
August 28, 2009
The polls are showing healthcare reform is losing its support on main street. The country is realizing the cost of universal coverage is going to be high, and the national debt and annual budget deficits are at unbelievably high levels even without health care reform. The consequences of healthcare reform are either the deficit will grow more, or shortages will develop with the healthcare industry. What does the future for taxpayers, patients, and providers look like?
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