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Originally Posted by spence
We can't afford not to address this issue. It's like a leak eroding the foundation of your house.
-spence
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I agree it has to be addressed but a quick patch of sand to fix the foundation
will just lead to more problems. I worked in the medical field for 34 years
and have seen the problems develop.
Like FB said, a large part is due to high malpractice insurance $$$ but also new technology.
Twenty years ago if you went to the Doc with a stomach ache he would RX some Mylanta and send you home. Now because he is afraid of malpractice
he'll order an ultrasound, maybe an upper GI or CAT scan or whatever. $$$$$$$
First, before anything ,we need strict TORT reform. Won't happen though, as 90% of Congress is made up of lawyers.
Government could help with some regulations, but if it takes over health care it will be a disaster making medicare and social security look like a well oiled machine.
A quick fix, emergency, emergency as played out in Obama's first 5 months is not what we need. Haste makes waste.