While I am ideologically opposed to "free health care".. this issue is an opportunity to address the problem at the LOCAL level.. that is why I support it.... I would like to follow this issue closely to ensure that it does not turn into socialized medicine.... if managed correctly it would divert some of the "indigent" patients to clinics where the service can be provided at a much lower cost than ER care... I would like to see more details on the "accounting"... I think fees for service should still be assessed and if an individual has the ability to pay they should be required to do so.... FOR EXAMPLE: If a patient receives health care under this program and then wins the lottery they should be required to pay for the services they received when they were "indigent".... I don't know if this is in the plan or not... If it passess I intend to keep a close eye on its development...
http://www.leoncountyfl.gov/HealthCarePlan/index.asp
Request information from anyone who lives in a community that has a "Community Health Plan".. Does it SAVE or COST taxpayers money? Link above is the Proposal for Leon County, Tallahassee, Florida