Cheney treated like others, angry about it

[724Skinsfan]

Originally Posted by dmek25

i think it should be run and handled by the govt. that way everyone receives coverage, and the prices stay in line. there is no reason that a certain procedure costs x amount at one doctor, and the same procedure at a different doctor costs more( or different) and to say it needs some work is the understatement of the year

Everyone may receive coverage but it's going to be under the restraints of a budget rather than market competition. If the budget only allows for X number of procedures per month then our grandmother's are SOL until her name on the waiting list gets called. Also, to keep within budget guidelines personnel, supplies and equipment will not be top-notch.

The one item I wish would be regulated by the government is malpractice lawsuits. Too many ambulance chasing lawyers try to get something out of nothing which in turn raises hospital costs for you and me.

[GhettoDogAllStars]

Originally Posted by 724Skinsfan

Everyone may receive coverage but it's going to be under the restraints of a budget rather than market competition. If the budget only allows for X number of procedures per month then our grandmother's are SOL until her name on the waiting list gets called. Also, to keep within budget guidelines personnel, supplies and equipment will not be top-notch.

The one item I wish would be regulated by the government is malpractice lawsuits. Too many ambulance chasing lawyers try to get something out of nothing which in turn raises hospital costs for you and me.

Too bad we can't count on the gov't to do it right.