Posted by
Vonnie on Thursday, April 30, 2009 11:45:55 AM
It is true the rich know how to shop. After all, they have the money to have this experience more than the poor.
One exception to the rich shopping experience is Medicare. The government does not allow the rich to opt out of Medicare. If they were allowed to opt out, taxpayers could save and the rich would shop, resulting in more competitive prices and more transparency.
I could not find any information on cancer treatment costs before I incurred the costs. And, forget about shopping around. I did find immense information on cancer treatments, none on cost. It is assumed money is no object.
Further, unnecessary tests are made. With my experience, one doctor order a CT Scan on me. Later, I saw the results delivered to him. He did not even look at it, but continue to give me my health care results. I'm sure the test results were never used.
A similiar shopping experience is when corporations charge full price on new technical gadgets. Those who can afford it, pay this price. After corporations recup their initial costs, they can offer them at better prices.
Sometimes cancer pills are required after cancer treatments. These pills are $1,600 a month. I met a person in radiaton who receives goverment-pay medical assistance. She will have these pills subscribed. Her response was those evil drug companies should be investigated. Is it the drug companies or the government interferrence, keeping the drug compaines from recupping their costs?
Most do not know when a medical emergency could happen. This is why the republicans proposed to set aside money for every American for this critical event. Each American could shop around for the best price. Every side wins.
This proposal was voted down. Yet, the democrats continue to say the republicans have offered no alternatives.
Eventually, insurance companies would have more competion. They could offer more plans, covering more electives. This would keep the insured from confusing different costs and if the costs are covered. After all, if the risk is kept at cost-effective percent, the plan can be offered. The government has no such limits. Offer all kinds of care, even if huge volume would keep most from having access to the care.
Why do you suppose the government would rather spend more money and off less service?
The answer is CONTROL...