Solving the Shortage in Primary Care Doctors

My Comments: I have a number of physicians among my clients and friends. Virtually all are uncertain about how the PPACA is going to impact their profession. Those not retired are concerned, but understand that if their commitment to their patients stays as strong as it is now, they will be OK. But that doesn't …

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The Affordable Care Act’s Most Important Date: Not What You Think

My Comments: You already know my opinions about the PPACA and how it will morph over the next ten years. Here’s another element that will focus people’s attention as contrasts start to appear between states that are willing to participate and those that do not. Since Florida has chosen to NOT participate in the Medicaid …

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What went wrong with HealthCare.gov – and what now

My Thoughts: Here we are, it’s December 2, and the President has assured us the website issues are fixed. I doubt they are; there were too many issues to get fixed. But they will get fixed since the PPACA is here to stay, and all the paranoia and hysterics will fade over time and we’ll …

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The Swiss Effect

By Amber May | November 11, 2013 With all of the changes taking place in our health care system, it’s illuminating to look overseas for answers as to how other developed countries manage their own health care programs. Switzerland is a prime example of a system very similar to that being implemented through the Patient …

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Hospitals as Insurers ‘The Future’ Under Obamacare

My Comments: You may be sick and tired of this discussion but how this plays out is going to be critical to the health and well being of every possible reader of this blog, for years to come. Only with a good understanding of what is going on can you somehow make the outcome benefit …

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AFFORDABLE CARE ACT FOR SMALLER FIRMS AND SOLE PROPRIETORS

I’m sure you are sick of this issue, regardless of your point of view. I know I am. But like it or not, it’s not going away. The latest hooha is about some folks whose coverage has been cancelled. As a long time insurance professional, I can tell you this happens all the time. It’s …

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Tale of Two Obamacares as Some States Bypass U.S. Site

My Comments: One, would you care to guess which state governors decided to initiate their own exchange programs and which ones did not? No, I didn’t think so. And two, since there appears to be a huge pent up demand for insurance coverage across the country, would you care to guess which insurance companies are …

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Why The Tea Party Really Hates Obamacare

My Comments: These words from Gene Lyons were written before the government shutdown. There is less talk today about reversing ObamaCare but there is still pure contempt by many people in this country for Obama, and some are probably racist. One reason I heard recently for the push to reverse the PPACA, was the real …

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Debunking 5 Common ObamaCare Myths

My Comments: You all know my thoughts about ObamaCare or more accurately, the PPACA. It has flaws that need to be fixed, but in principal, is critical to our healthy future, both physically and economically. Please note the source of this article. That tells you more than just the content. By Kate Rogers | Published …

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You Got a Better Idea?

My Comments: I’ve been accused of being a socialist by those who have no idea, fundamentally, of the definition of socialism. If they heard it on Fox News, then it has to be so. I’ve argued in this blog and elsewhere that Obama’s efforts to reform the health care delivery system in this country was …

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