I visit rehab hospitals almost daily as part of my job. I don't like a lot of
our current system and I don't like a lot of Obamacare.
In about 72 hours we will have the SCOTUS opinion on Obamacare. My guess is the
individual mandate gets ruled unconstitutional. If that's the case I hope our
lawmakers can go back to the drawingboard and develop some serious, bi-partisan
healthcare reform, and do it right this time. I know I'm dreaming.
Two things I hope they consider:
1. tort reform. Medical malpractice suits and awards are out of hand. This is
one of the biggest reasons healthcare costs have skyrocketed. Ever wonder why
doctors push to have every test under the sun performed before they diagnose?
Yes, the want to cover their a$$ from malpractice suits. Everytime somebody
sues the hospital for $80 million everybody else foots the bill. Some lawsuits
have merit, many do not.
2. Allow interstate health insurance--allow market forces to work. If you can
buy your health insurance cheaper from a company in Indiana or Oregon you
should be allowed to. Competition tends to keep price down. Look at how auto
insurance companies compete by offering lower rates.
That's a start. I wish I knew all the answers.
Don.
