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progressoid

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Reply to kacekwl (Reply #61)

Fri Sep 29, 2023, 06:35 PM

Sep 2023

We need to hold ourselves up to the standards we espouse even if they don't.

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Sen. Warren Helpfully Identifies Medicare Trustee Nominee's Glaring Conflict Of Interest For Him [View all] muriel_volestrangler Sep 2023 OP

Yeah, why listen to anyone with Medicare Advantage connections? Just 51% of beneficiaries choose MA. Silent Type Sep 2023 #1

I'm really not sure what you're saying. muriel_volestrangler Sep 2023 #2

I'm saying MA was passed by Congress. 51% of beneficiaries voluntarily choose it. Silent Type Sep 2023 #4

OK, only the last sentence is relevant to this thread. muriel_volestrangler Sep 2023 #8

Like it or not, Medicare Advantage is likely the future of Medicare. Why not appoint someone with Silent Type Sep 2023 #12

Because he intends to take money from people making a profit from it muriel_volestrangler Sep 2023 #14

No, I don't. Neither does Biden. Silent Type Sep 2023 #20

I suspect that... 2naSalit Sep 2023 #77

Great, he has experience. So we should just turn a blind eye to his conflict of interest? progressoid Sep 2023 #16

Do you know anything about boards for companies that contract with Medicare? They include patients, Silent Type Sep 2023 #21

So if appointed, where will his allegiance lie? progressoid Sep 2023 #31

Senator Warren should talk to Biden and CMS head, rather than doing a hit job like she did in 2016 Silent Type Sep 2023 #35

Or Biden could appoint someone WITHOUT a blatant conflict of interest progressoid Sep 2023 #52

Exactly, we have to watch our own kacekwl Sep 2023 #61

Yep. progressoid Sep 2023 #76

You really seem to have an axe to grind here. eggplant Sep 2023 #53

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If they (Biden?) can make him give up his board seat, they should have talked to him about it. progressoid Sep 2023 #66

She doesn't need to talk to anyone. He nominee needs to Phoenix61 Sep 2023 #90

Warren nails it, as usual JoseBalow Sep 2023 #56

Yes. She and Katie Porter are terrific. whathehell Sep 2023 #91

Fiduciary responsibilities, one is loyalty JanMichael Sep 2023 #63

Medicare Advantage is a scam Envirogal Sep 2023 #33

Yeah, Medicare Advantage originally signed by President Clinton was "sneaky." It was called Part C. Silent Type Sep 2023 #41

Medicare Modernization Act of 2003 Envirogal Sep 2023 #86

First of all you are not receiving your Medicare benefits moniss Sep 2023 #95

Yes, it is. And word is getting out. People are leaving MA. ancianita Sep 2023 #64

The most obvious thing I know about Medicare Advantage: airplaneman Sep 2023 #82

Hear, hear peppertree Sep 2023 #34

According to a Washington Post reporter, the trustee appointments are traditionally bipartisan muriel_volestrangler Sep 2023 #99

Oh good. A Trump guy. progressoid Sep 2023 #100

Because his loyalty is to his company. Do you see what is happening to working people? onecaliberal Sep 2023 #79

Not addressing the relevance to the thread SouthernDem4ever Sep 2023 #94

it's not simple connections-- he appears to have a major conflict of interest LymphocyteLover Sep 2023 #15

Call up Biden. Apparently, he sees the writing on the wall. Silent Type Sep 2023 #23

Deflection is a favorite tool. First address the issues that are raised by Sen. Warren. erronis Sep 2023 #27

I did. To improve MA -- chosen by over half Medicare beneficiaries -- you have to have people who Silent Type Sep 2023 #71

You still avoid addressing the conflict of interest while promoting MA. Hermit-The-Prog Sep 2023 #101

This message was self-deleted by its author elocs Sep 2023 #70

Yet, people think there is something wrong with you. I get. Take care. Silent Type Sep 2023 #72

"There are lots of other DUers with Medicare Advantage too." pazzyanne Sep 2023 #97

A very slim majority.. whathehell Sep 2023 #89

This message was self-deleted by its author elocs Sep 2023 #96

For a campaign, perhaps whathehell Sep 2023 #98

I don't understand. Medicare Advantage is in place of Medicare? I thought it was a supplement? Srkdqltr Sep 2023 #3

Medicare beneficiaries can choose traditional Medicare or Medicare Advantage. 51% selected MA Silent Type Sep 2023 #6

It's A Replacement ProfessorGAC Sep 2023 #11

Thank you. I have Medicare and Blue Cross. That is how it worked when I retired in the last Srkdqltr Sep 2023 #13

Me too. Medicare and a Blue Cross Supplemental Plan G gristy Sep 2023 #38

Professor, I suspect you can afford the $300/month for a supplement and drug plan. Believe it or not Silent Type Sep 2023 #26

Not Sure Your Point ProfessorGAC Sep 2023 #28

How much are you spending for supplement and drugs? Is that amount the difference in you having a Silent Type Sep 2023 #32

That's None Of Your Business ProfessorGAC Sep 2023 #37

Not on this issue, and the misinformation is staggering. Silent Type Sep 2023 #43

And, You're One Of The Sources ProfessorGAC Sep 2023 #65

Professor, no I'm saying until we get something better, Med Advantage is the best poor people are Silent Type Sep 2023 #67

Not necessarily so Desert grandma Sep 2023 #85

Well the Rebl2 Sep 2023 #42

You're Agreeing With Me ProfessorGAC Sep 2023 #69

Let me make it clearer Wonder Why Sep 2023 #55

And? ProfessorGAC Sep 2023 #62

I didn't question your decision, your, intelligence or your knowledge but calling Wonder Why Sep 2023 #74

No, it's essentially replacing Medicare and is a stealth attack by the insurance industry to Lonestarblue Sep 2023 #18

The worst thing ever was allowing insurance to be for profit. Srkdqltr Sep 2023 #22

Well, the insurance "industry" by definition is for profit. I think you mean health insurance. erronis Sep 2023 #36

Another Reply Having Nothing To Do With What I Wrote ProfessorGAC Sep 2023 #30

MA is a scam, imo Deuxcents Sep 2023 #5

They just did get serious by appointing this guy. Like it or not, MA is not going away. Silent Type Sep 2023 #7

I know it's not going away Deuxcents Sep 2023 #9

yes it is: Medicare Advantage Is a Massive Scam Celerity Sep 2023 #10

Those ads! They should hire Cheeto for their next one. peppertree Sep 2023 #17

the new scam advert I just saw on the MSNBC stream I watch claims the MA may well pay a decent part Celerity Sep 2023 #25

Oh, boy - it's like a race to the bottom between them, and the Reverse Mortgage fraudsters peppertree Sep 2023 #39

I hate those fucking commercials. EOM. progressoid Sep 2023 #19

Scam started by President Clinton. I enjoy you insights Celerity, but you live where people don't Silent Type Sep 2023 #49

No one here is badmouthing Clinton or Biden.. whathehell Sep 2023 #92

Thanks so much for posting rurallib Sep 2023 #24

He didn't screw it up. He knew what he was doing. Silent Type Sep 2023 #29

I read your posts above. You make it seem like rurallib Sep 2023 #40

Well over half Medicare beneficiaries have chosen it. Glad people think they are smarter than those Silent Type Sep 2023 #45

Shill much? erronis Sep 2023 #48

Facts. I don't have MA, but if I lived in a big city, I'd sure consider it. Silent Type Sep 2023 #51

Nice shot. rurallib Sep 2023 #57

Actually, as I age I will probably have to go to MA. Again, it amazes me that over half Medicare Silent Type Sep 2023 #59

But it won't get better for the customer rurallib Sep 2023 #68

Please explain your point a bit better. erronis Sep 2023 #46

I'm saying, Biden knows what he is doing. Improving Medicare Adv will do more good for the poor Silent Type Sep 2023 #50

Privatization helps the poor??? Envirogal Sep 2023 #87

He might know what he is doing Fiendish Thingy Sep 2023 #54

He worked with CMS/Medicare before getting on the Board. If he doesn't resign, they can make him. Silent Type Sep 2023 #60

Kouzoukas is on the board of Clover Health gratuitous Sep 2023 #44

MA is the juncture of taxpayer funding and corporate monetization of healthcare. jaxexpat Sep 2023 #47

As is traditional Medicare. It's locally administered by insurance companies, private insurers make Silent Type Sep 2023 #73

What the hell are you talking about. Medicare is not administered by insurance companies. erronis Sep 2023 #81

How could there possibly be any confusion about Medicare with all the facts we have, eh? jaxexpat Sep 2023 #83

can't be trusted during testimony?🤨sure as fuck can't be trusted with our best imterests!🖕 bringthePaine Sep 2023 #75

Yes, they should have done a better job vetting this guy Warpy Sep 2023 #78

Hat tip to Sen. Warren Tom Yossarian Joad Sep 2023 #80

The Senator is doing her job mountain grammy Sep 2023 #84

K&R for, perfect Subject title UTUSN Sep 2023 #88

We were directed to Medicare Advantage after losing our PPO Medicare coverage through SAG. SleeplessinSoCal Sep 2023 #93