Comments on: Morning Bell: Show Us the Savings http://blog.heritage.org/2009/05/29/morning-bell-show-us-the-savings/ Fri, 10 Feb 2012 22:29:33 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: Jan Treshway http://blog.heritage.org/2009/05/29/morning-bell-show-us-the-savings/#comment-35593 Jan Treshway Fri, 05 Jun 2009 10:26:44 +0000 http://www.foundry.org/?p=7503#comment-35593 Government run healthcare is not what everyone thinks it would be. You will be a number to every hospital, every doctor, every provider of healthcare. Your condition, whether life or death, will be dealth with when your number is called...that is provided you are still alive. You will be told what hospital, what doctor, what provider you will see...regardless of the level of service you will be stuck with that provider. With government run healthcare, you have no options, you have no opinion, you are no longer a person...only a treatment protocal set forth in a government manual that applies to everyone. I disagree on your statement of purchasing a power wheelchair for $2,174 wheras Medicare purchases them for $4023. I purchased a power wheelchair for cash for my mother because I did not want to go through the paperwork hassel of getting one through Medicare. I did save some money upfront but it has now cost me well over what Medicare would have paid for it. It didn't fit my mother, her legs and hips ached all the time which resulted in doctor visits and medicines, we had to pay for getting it serviced where with Medicare it is serviced for free, it was too big for my mother and it almost through her out of it. Basically, I made a big mistake. Although Medicare is paying a little more, you do get the service and other benefits from it that you failed to mention in your statement. Government run healthcare is not what everyone thinks it would be. You will be a number to every hospital, every doctor, every provider of healthcare. Your condition, whether life or death, will be dealth with when your number is called…that is provided you are still alive. You will be told what hospital, what doctor, what provider you will see…regardless of the level of service you will be stuck with that provider. With government run healthcare, you have no options, you have no opinion, you are no longer a person…only a treatment protocal set forth in a government manual that applies to everyone. I disagree on your statement of purchasing a power wheelchair for $2,174 wheras Medicare purchases them for $4023. I purchased a power wheelchair for cash for my mother because I did not want to go through the paperwork hassel of getting one through Medicare. I did save some money upfront but it has now cost me well over what Medicare would have paid for it. It didn't fit my mother, her legs and hips ached all the time which resulted in doctor visits and medicines, we had to pay for getting it serviced where with Medicare it is serviced for free, it was too big for my mother and it almost through her out of it. Basically, I made a big mistake. Although Medicare is paying a little more, you do get the service and other benefits from it that you failed to mention in your statement.

]]> By: Michael Reinemer, Am http://blog.heritage.org/2009/05/29/morning-bell-show-us-the-savings/#comment-35270 Michael Reinemer, Am Wed, 03 Jun 2009 12:10:13 +0000 http://www.foundry.org/?p=7503#comment-35270 I wish Heritage Foundation would simply check some of its facts. You weaken your argument if you sprinkle in false information. For instance, the "competitive" bidding program for home medical equipment and services was NOT "canceled" by any stretch of the imagination. George F. Will made the same false claim. The program was delayed by Congress in the MIPPA bill last year in order to try to address the fact that the "competitive" bidding program would have eliminated 90 percent of the competitors (virtually all small businesses) regardless of the pricing (which is set by the government anyway). The home medical equipment sector (which delivers home medical care to Medicare beneficiaries in their homes, by far the most cost effective setting for care) in fact did PAID for the delay in the bid program through a 9.5 percent reimbursement cut effective Jan. 1, 2009 in order to save the taxpayers EVERY DOLLAR that the bid program would have saved. The delay stemmed from bipartisan concern about patient access to quality care at home and the impact on small businesses. By the way, the home medical sector represents 1.6 percent of Medicare spending and spending growth in this sector of Medicare is less than 1 percent, in spite of growing demand. We're hardly your poster child for out of control spending. And the idea that a person who needs a customized power wheelchair would buy one on the Internet is just dumb. Who would deliver it? Fit it to prevent pressure wounds? Service it? etc. etc. Seriously, you should attempt to fact check this blog since the readers apparently buy it. Yes, I work for the home medical equipment sector. Please check my facts independently. Or visit <a href="http://www.aahomecare.org/competitivebidding" rel="nofollow">www.aahomecare.org/competitivebidding</a>. I wish Heritage Foundation would simply check some of its facts. You weaken your argument if you sprinkle in false information. For instance, the "competitive" bidding program for home medical equipment and services was NOT "canceled" by any stretch of the imagination. George F. Will made the same false claim. The program was delayed by Congress in the MIPPA bill last year in order to try to address the fact that the "competitive" bidding program would have eliminated 90 percent of the competitors (virtually all small businesses) regardless of the pricing (which is set by the government anyway). The home medical equipment sector (which delivers home medical care to Medicare beneficiaries in their homes, by far the most cost effective setting for care) in fact did PAID for the delay in the bid program through a 9.5 percent reimbursement cut effective Jan. 1, 2009 in order to save the taxpayers EVERY DOLLAR that the bid program would have saved. The delay stemmed from bipartisan concern about patient access to quality care at home and the impact on small businesses. By the way, the home medical sector represents 1.6 percent of Medicare spending and spending growth in this sector of Medicare is less than 1 percent, in spite of growing demand. We're hardly your poster child for out of control spending. And the idea that a person who needs a customized power wheelchair would buy one on the Internet is just dumb. Who would deliver it? Fit it to prevent pressure wounds? Service it? etc. etc. Seriously, you should attempt to fact check this blog since the readers apparently buy it. Yes, I work for the home medical equipment sector. Please check my facts independently. Or visit http://www.aahomecare.org/competitivebidding.

]]> By: David; Solvang, CA http://blog.heritage.org/2009/05/29/morning-bell-show-us-the-savings/#comment-35009 David; Solvang, CA Tue, 02 Jun 2009 01:42:51 +0000 http://www.foundry.org/?p=7503#comment-35009 Future generations will shamefully understand the expression "spending like a community organizer" as they darn their socks by candlelight. I can only pray that our president will recover his senses, because with God all things are possible. Future generations will shamefully understand the expression "spending like a community organizer" as they darn their socks by candlelight.

I can only pray that our president will recover his senses, because with God all things are possible.

]]> By: Dennis A. Social Cir http://blog.heritage.org/2009/05/29/morning-bell-show-us-the-savings/#comment-34791 Dennis A. Social Cir Mon, 01 Jun 2009 07:57:12 +0000 http://www.foundry.org/?p=7503#comment-34791 We are out of money, meaning obama can not "borrow" more money. or that he can not sell anymore of this country. It does not take a rocket scientist to see that universal health care is not the answer ot this country's problems.I think it is time that the "chosen one" wake up and smell the roses, they stink. We are out of money, meaning obama can not "borrow" more money. or that he can not sell anymore of this country. It does not take a rocket scientist to see that universal health care is not the answer ot this country's problems.I think it is time that the "chosen one" wake up and smell the roses, they stink.

]]> By: Dave McDuffie,Laguna http://blog.heritage.org/2009/05/29/morning-bell-show-us-the-savings/#comment-34726 Dave McDuffie,Laguna Sat, 30 May 2009 22:27:46 +0000 http://www.foundry.org/?p=7503#comment-34726 I am absolutely stupified how any American can be a democrat.This party relies on LIES, SPIN, HIDING THE TRUTH, IGNORING THOSE IN THE PARTY WHO BREAK THE LAW, DEGRADING THE FAMILY UNIT, KILLING CHRISTIANS, KILLING THE JOB MARKET, PREVENTING DRILLING FOR OIL,oBAMA SAYS THE DOW IS JUST A POLL AND NO MORE,PROTECTING TERRORISTS FEELINGS RATHER THAN THE LIVES OF THE CITIZENRY(the sad fact is socialists are ready do protect you just like you are an unborn fetus, or with Obama, one born even after an attempt to abort it and they only care about THEMSELVES). No inhabitant of a socialist country is willing to give their life for that socialist country. I could go on for days about this assortment of cartoon characters who we alow to destroy our jobs, our livelihood and ability to take care of our families. How much more shall we take? I am absolutely stupified how any American can be a democrat.This party relies on LIES, SPIN, HIDING THE TRUTH, IGNORING THOSE IN THE PARTY WHO BREAK THE LAW, DEGRADING THE FAMILY UNIT, KILLING CHRISTIANS, KILLING THE JOB MARKET, PREVENTING DRILLING FOR OIL,oBAMA SAYS THE DOW IS JUST A POLL AND NO MORE,PROTECTING TERRORISTS FEELINGS RATHER THAN THE LIVES OF THE CITIZENRY(the sad fact is socialists are ready do protect you just like you are an unborn fetus, or with Obama, one born even after an attempt to abort it and they only care about THEMSELVES). No inhabitant of a socialist country is willing to give their life for that socialist country. I could go on for days about this assortment of cartoon characters who we alow to destroy our jobs, our livelihood and ability to take care of our families. How much more shall we take?

]]> By: jim smith new york http://blog.heritage.org/2009/05/29/morning-bell-show-us-the-savings/#comment-34705 jim smith new york Sat, 30 May 2009 14:01:02 +0000 http://www.foundry.org/?p=7503#comment-34705 Nobama is the only one I know who makes speeches that are shovel ready and will really make your crops grow. Nobama is the only one I know who makes speeches that are shovel ready and will really make your crops grow.

]]> By: michael hutchings http://blog.heritage.org/2009/05/29/morning-bell-show-us-the-savings/#comment-34689 michael hutchings Sat, 30 May 2009 10:51:23 +0000 http://www.foundry.org/?p=7503#comment-34689 Stop feeding the unborn into the debt machine and see if as a nation we have the fortitude too not deliver into marxist bondage OUR FUTURE AS A FREE PEOPLE ON THIS GREEN ALTAR. I DONT EXPECT THIS WILL SURVIVE EDITING AS IS THE CASE WITH MOST OF MY MISSIVES. Stop feeding the unborn into the debt machine and see if as a nation we have the fortitude too not deliver into marxist bondage OUR FUTURE AS A FREE PEOPLE ON THIS GREEN ALTAR.

I DONT EXPECT THIS WILL SURVIVE EDITING AS IS THE CASE WITH MOST OF MY MISSIVES.

]]> By: patricia kulasik pal http://blog.heritage.org/2009/05/29/morning-bell-show-us-the-savings/#comment-34667 patricia kulasik pal Fri, 29 May 2009 23:09:13 +0000 http://www.foundry.org/?p=7503#comment-34667 Now the State of Illinois is trying to pass a budget by increasing taxes mightily, not cutting expenses. It seems these days, no Government attempts to cut entitlements or expenses, or even retain the status quo. It is just spend, spend, spend!!! We need to understand Obama is definitely NOT attempting to retain our country's values or way of life. He said as much when he ran for President and nothing has changed. We are at the beginnings of Obama Nation. Now the State of Illinois is trying to pass a budget by increasing taxes mightily, not cutting expenses.

It seems these days, no Government attempts to cut entitlements or expenses, or even retain the status quo. It is just spend, spend, spend!!!

We need to understand Obama is definitely NOT attempting to retain our country's values or way of life. He said as much when he ran for President and nothing has changed. We are at the beginnings of Obama Nation.

]]> By: John, Colorado http://blog.heritage.org/2009/05/29/morning-bell-show-us-the-savings/#comment-34666 John, Colorado Fri, 29 May 2009 23:05:33 +0000 http://www.foundry.org/?p=7503#comment-34666 Liberals, and One World Governmenters, and the like are controlled by the "god" of this world, the devil. The Democratic Party, and other liberals, such as liberal Republicans, come to kill unborn children, steal profits, wages, and earnings, and destroy marriages and families. (Demoncratic Party; kill, steal, destroy. And lie, lie, lie.) Their ultimate destination for the nation follows the path of the Nazis; abortion, infanticide, euthanasia, and finally genocide of all who are Christian and Jewish, and finally all. (Witness those rich environmentalists who think the world population should be reduced 80%.) And let's not forget, national identity cards, with RFID chips, and UPC code (you're a piece of their merchandise), and biometrics and a data chip. For each individual and family, the best and main path is to get right with God, and pray for the nation. This is more powerful than anything. After this comes whatever else. Griping out federal and state senators over real i.d. comes to mind. So does joining 10th amendment efforts. Liberals, and One World Governmenters, and the like are controlled by the "god" of this world, the devil. The Democratic Party, and other liberals, such as liberal Republicans, come to kill unborn children, steal profits, wages, and earnings, and destroy marriages and families. (Demoncratic Party; kill, steal, destroy. And lie, lie, lie.) Their ultimate destination for the nation follows the path of the Nazis; abortion, infanticide, euthanasia, and finally genocide of all who are Christian and Jewish, and finally all. (Witness those rich environmentalists who think the world population should be reduced 80%.) And let's not forget, national identity cards, with RFID chips, and UPC code (you're a piece of their merchandise), and biometrics and a data chip. For each individual and family, the best and main path is to get right with God, and pray for the nation. This is more powerful than anything. After this comes whatever else. Griping out federal and state senators over real i.d. comes to mind. So does joining 10th amendment efforts.

]]> By: Barb -mn http://blog.heritage.org/2009/05/29/morning-bell-show-us-the-savings/#comment-34663 Barb -mn Fri, 29 May 2009 22:19:39 +0000 http://www.foundry.org/?p=7503#comment-34663 Let people take care of themselves Mr. President. They have the ability to make their own choices with their own minds. America had many opportunities to allow this. Taking it away from those that have earned it and taking away quality, lowering the standard is despicable. Stay out of health care, Mr. President. Let the free market and personal responsibilities work. Dear Mr. Obama, How many years have you lived in America? How many consistently? What were you taught in the schools you attended in America and abroad? Why do you insist on wasting valuable time and everyone's money going out of your way to destroy the American way? Personally destroy the lives of all people who respect to live the American way? Independently. Have you no knowledge or ability to gain human decency? Dignity? Honesty? Self discipline? Freedom? Have you no respect for others who are not you? Have you no ability to accept the FREEDOM OF the lives of others? As your DAY TO DAY will is to lie, cheat and steal from these people!! This country was a beautiful opportunity for all people of the world who accepts their lives as born free, accepting responsibility to carry on by their own means. Government insists the opposite. Arrogance in America is that of the government being and core example to influence the people new to America and people around the world. Ignorant and deceptive of the American way is how government teaches history and personal responsibility from pre through college. TAX PAID GOVERNMENT INDOCTRINATION. American people falling for it and immigrant Americans reliving the same types of government they took refuge from. Your "change" was never to benefit the people of America. It's to destroy. Your "hope" is not anything positive to the people, but "hope" you'll get away with your personal destruction to place PROUDLY in the history book of the Koran. Let people take care of themselves Mr. President. They have the ability to make their own choices with their own minds. America had many opportunities to allow this. Taking it away from those that have earned it and taking away quality, lowering the standard is despicable. Stay out of health care, Mr. President. Let the free market and personal responsibilities work.

Dear Mr. Obama,

How many years have you lived in America? How many consistently? What were you taught in the schools you attended in America and abroad? Why do you insist on wasting valuable time and everyone's money going out of your way to destroy the American way? Personally destroy the lives of all people who respect to live the American way? Independently. Have you no knowledge or ability to gain human decency? Dignity? Honesty? Self discipline? Freedom? Have you no respect for others who are not you? Have you no ability to accept the FREEDOM OF the lives of others? As your DAY TO DAY will is to lie, cheat and steal from these people!!

This country was a beautiful opportunity for all people of the world who accepts their lives as born free, accepting responsibility to carry on by their own means. Government insists the opposite. Arrogance in America is that of the government being and core example to influence the people new to America and people around the world. Ignorant and deceptive of the American way is how government teaches history and personal responsibility from pre through college. TAX PAID GOVERNMENT INDOCTRINATION. American people falling for it and immigrant Americans reliving the same types of government they took refuge from.

Your "change" was never to benefit the people of America. It's to destroy. Your "hope" is not anything positive to the people, but "hope" you'll get away with your personal destruction to place PROUDLY in the history book of the Koran.

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