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IronLionZion

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17. a big step towards single payer

Reply to redstatebluegirl (Original post)

Mon Sep 30, 2013, 10:13 PM

Sep 2013

It's the only politically and economically viable way to fund more healthcare providers. If anyone knows any other viable way to get more doctors, clinics, support staff, etc. share it. Because without more providers, good luck getting support for adding more patients while keeping the same amount of providers.

As the Republicans will never fail to remind us, the single payer will also have to approve or deny claims if you want treatment. That's great if its staffed by friendly liberals who care about people and have enough funding. What if its staffed by Republicans who jump on every chance to cut funding "to be more efficient"?

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The Truth Is People Who Have Insurance Die. [View all] redstatebluegirl Sep 2013 OP

I think most people would agree JustAnotherGen Sep 2013 #1

Of course. Who would or is arguing that? ACA is just a start, but is also very needed. uppityperson Sep 2013 #2

sometimes the pro-ACA argument does take that form Enrique Sep 2013 #5

I hd to go to the hospital for an operation and was surprised hollysmom Sep 2013 #3

Sorry, I've been Tien1985 Sep 2013 #4

Took me two months to get a colonosopy/endoscopy AgingAmerican Sep 2013 #6

Do you genuinely think any of us are stupid enough to need this explained? TroglodyteScholar Sep 2013 #7

Not intended to be condescending redstatebluegirl Sep 2013 #8

insurance is designed to generate profits, NOT PROVIDE health care for sick people nt msongs Sep 2013 #9

That would be the ultimate goal. HappyMe Sep 2013 #10

Thank you for stating that, and I hope you recovered well from your surgery. nt adirondacker Sep 2013 #11

It is a start. A very shaky start in the wrong direction. Egalitarian Thug Sep 2013 #12

What is truly nuts is havine 20 percent of the country holding the rest of us hostage. redstatebluegirl Sep 2013 #13

Agreed. I'm glad to hear your surgery worked out for you. n/t Egalitarian Thug Sep 2013 #15

My surgery was fabulous, it was a blessing we had that card that day. redstatebluegirl Sep 2013 #16

THAT is the REAL "Death Panel"... bvar22 Sep 2013 #14

a big step towards single payer IronLionZion Sep 2013 #17