Posted on 08/14/2009 10:09:56 AM PDT by MaggieCarta
Tired of wading through thousands of pages of legislation? Worried that the government will of necessity (that’s “perforce” to budding wordsmiths) begin rationing health care?? Sick of the whole “health care is a right” crowd??? Fugeddaboudit!!! FReeper MaggieCarta offers her modest proposal to effectively “reform Health care as we know it” in less than 140 characters.
See the proposal in comment #1.
Persons offering health services must display this sign:
“Payment is expected at the time services are rendered.”
That’s it. 25 words. 133 characters (without spaces). It would work, but it will never happen.
Privatization + Inter-State Sales + Individual Policies + Tort Reform = Healthcare Reform
It used to be like that - here’s some evidence.
http://www.oftwominds.com/blogjuly09/healthcare07-09.html
If elected, I also plan to propose (with tongue firmly in cheek) a $100/hr mininum wage law...
1. All citizens, regardless of income, must put aside 10% of their income in a Health Savings Account.
2. Some money will be removed annually from the accounts of the richest 20%, and put in the accounts of the bottom 40%. This amount will not exceed 35% of the annual contribution in each account. At no time will the government control any of the money, it will always be in some individual’s account.
3. All doctors, hospitals, and health providers must charge the same amount for the same procedure to all customers.
4. Everyone must pay out of their account first. Anyone who runs out of money will be be taken care of by the government, but the services offered will be minimal. Everyone will have maximum incentive to avoid the option, including the poor people whose accounts are being getting transfers in from the wealthy.
MaggieCarta’s modest, 2 word proposal for Tort Reform -”Loser Pays”.
I agree...but in addition, stipulate all filing fees and intitial court costs to be paid by complainant to be reimbursed only if they prevail. This will help to keep frivoulous and vengeful lawsuits out of the system...not perfect, but a pretty good system.
I have been afraid to delve into HR 3200, but I did peruse the 1990's "HillaryCare" version, and there was a clause in there expressly forbidding paying your doctor yourself for your services.
Federal laws to allow inter-state sales but require any provider who offers group plans, to offer ala-carte pricing for individuals for the same benefits offered in their group plans but for different prices.
Change tax laws to all businesses 100% deduction for any sum of money paid by the business towards health care and an individual tax deduction for contributions to HSAs. Allow carry over of end of year balances in HSAs to next year.
Tort reform - adopt looser pays and limit percentages for lawyer fees to 10% of payout.
Sorry, that plan would suck. I would oppose that plan just as much as I oppose Obamacare.
“Tort reform - adopt looser pays and limit percentages for lawyer fees to 10% of payout.”
AND...re-institute caps on damages.
“I have been afraid to delve into HR 3200, but I did peruse the 1990’s “HillaryCare” version, and there was a clause in there expressly forbidding paying your doctor yourself for your services.”
That’s basically the way it is in canada and the UK.
This is how bad it’s gotten - they’re telling you what you can and cannot buy with your money.
They’re raping our freedoms AND our wallets!!
You’re on the wrong website. You want DU for your income redistribution plan.
Besides, your #2 is internally inconsistent. You want to remove some money from the accounts of ‘the richest’ and give it to the poorest, but you don’t want government to control anybody’s accounts? How does that work?
Nah. If they win, they can pay their own court costs...
Oh, is it time for my meds???
Sturdy and attractive male attendents have approached MC accompanied by a sturdier, considerably less attractive med nurse, who, while brandishing both pills AND a syringe, snarls, "I don't care which one you take, but you are leaving this computer, now."
‘income redistribution plan’ SB ‘wealth redistribution plan’
If elected, I also plan to propose (with tongue firmly in cheek) a $100/hr mininum wage law...
The moment you’re elected, I’m off to apply for a job at my nearest Burger King - money and burgers what a combo. How many times do you want me to vote for you? No problem!
Don't apologize.
Is the /s tag missing on that?
2. Some money will be removed annually from the accounts of the richest 20%, and put in the accounts of the bottom 40%. This amount will not exceed 35% of the annual contribution in each account. At no time will the government control any of the money, it will always be in some individual’s account.
3. All doctors, hospitals, and health providers must charge the same amount for the same procedure to all customers.
4. Everyone must pay out of their account first. Anyone who runs out of money will be be taken care of by the government, but the services offered will be minimal. Everyone will have maximum incentive to avoid the option, including the poor people whose accounts are being getting transfers in from the wealthy.
Meds...kicking...in...hurts...to...type...can't...think...of...that...phrase...Men?...Markets?...
Athough groggy from the powerful sedative, MC manages a giggle, but then drools on the keyboard...
“Oh, is it time for my meds??? “
I would think so...you skipped over the sometimes high cost of intitial fess to be paid by the person who brings the suit, only to be paid back if they win.
You made no mention of bearing the entire cost...filing fees etc., just “loser pays.” Which, of course means nothing. Have a nice nap.
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