Comments on: Empower Patients First Act: Another Serious Conservative Health Plan http://blog.heritage.org/2009/10/01/empower-patients-first-act-another-serious-conservative-health-plan/ Fri, 10 Feb 2012 22:29:33 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: Grassroots in Nebraska: In the News: October 1-7, 2009 | Grassroots in Nebraska http://blog.heritage.org/2009/10/01/empower-patients-first-act-another-serious-conservative-health-plan/#comment-60679 Grassroots in Nebraska: In the News: October 1-7, 2009 | Grassroots in Nebraska Fri, 09 Oct 2009 18:22:45 +0000 http://www.foundry.org/?p=16079#comment-60679 [...] Empower Patients First Act: Another Serious Conservative Health Plan [...] [...] Empower Patients First Act: Another Serious Conservative Health Plan [...]

]]> By: Governor Jindal’s Challenge To Washington: Let’s Get Together And Do Health Reform Right | Fix Health Care Policy http://blog.heritage.org/2009/10/01/empower-patients-first-act-another-serious-conservative-health-plan/#comment-60415 Governor Jindal’s Challenge To Washington: Let’s Get Together And Do Health Reform Right | Fix Health Care Policy Thu, 08 Oct 2009 20:37:04 +0000 http://www.foundry.org/?p=16079#comment-60415 [...] Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal’s timely piece in The Washington Post, lays out his elements of a serious health care reform package. Even in the face of clear and growing opposition from the majority of the American people, the White House and the Congressional leadership continue to ignore any of the common sense ideas put forth by serious health care analysts who do not tow a left wing policy agenda. There are numerous bills in Congress that would have positive impact on the health care system, and would sharply reduce the numbers of Americans who are uninsured. Americans should note the efforts of Rep. Paul Ryan and Rep. Tom Price. [...] [...] Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal’s timely piece in The Washington Post, lays out his elements of a serious health care reform package. Even in the face of clear and growing opposition from the majority of the American people, the White House and the Congressional leadership continue to ignore any of the common sense ideas put forth by serious health care analysts who do not tow a left wing policy agenda. There are numerous bills in Congress that would have positive impact on the health care system, and would sharply reduce the numbers of Americans who are uninsured. Americans should note the efforts of Rep. Paul Ryan and Rep. Tom Price. [...]

]]> By: Governor Jindal’s Challenge To Washington: Let’s Get Together And Do Health Reform Right | Conservative Principles Now http://blog.heritage.org/2009/10/01/empower-patients-first-act-another-serious-conservative-health-plan/#comment-60273 Governor Jindal’s Challenge To Washington: Let’s Get Together And Do Health Reform Right | Conservative Principles Now Thu, 08 Oct 2009 15:49:32 +0000 http://www.foundry.org/?p=16079#comment-60273 [...] Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal’s timely piece in The Washington Post, lays out his elements of a serious health care reform package. Even in the face of clear and growing opposition from the majority of the American people, the White House and the Congressional leadership continue to ignore any of the common sense ideas put forth by serious health care analysts who do not tow a left wing policy agenda. There are numerous bills in Congress that would have positive impact on the health care system, and would sharply reduce the numbers of Americans who are uninsured. Americans should note the efforts of Rep. Paul Ryan and Rep. Tom Price. [...] [...] Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal’s timely piece in The Washington Post, lays out his elements of a serious health care reform package. Even in the face of clear and growing opposition from the majority of the American people, the White House and the Congressional leadership continue to ignore any of the common sense ideas put forth by serious health care analysts who do not tow a left wing policy agenda. There are numerous bills in Congress that would have positive impact on the health care system, and would sharply reduce the numbers of Americans who are uninsured. Americans should note the efforts of Rep. Paul Ryan and Rep. Tom Price. [...]

]]> By: Lynn B. DeSpain http://blog.heritage.org/2009/10/01/empower-patients-first-act-another-serious-conservative-health-plan/#comment-59647 Lynn B. DeSpain Tue, 06 Oct 2009 17:19:22 +0000 http://www.foundry.org/?p=16079#comment-59647 Obama's door is always open, but only from the inside. Hundreds of thousands of Medical Physicians and equal amounts of representatives of the Insurance companies, and the Hospitals, and the Pharmacutical Companies have all suggested the same two proposals to the deaf ears of Congress and the President! 1: Place limits on Tort actions. In other words Tort reform. Half, or more, of the cost to the above mentioned people and companies is for Liability Insurance against Frivilous Law Suits! The same hold true for that six foot step ladder that you have in your garage. One half of its price is to pay for Liability Insurance! And who makes the money from the suits on the whole? Attorneys! Whole on the whole makes up the House, the Senate and the Presidency? Attorneys, and persons with Law degrees. 2: Follow the Constitution of the United States of america and assure free and open trade throughout the States. Medical Insurance is the one and only product that is not openly allowed to be Free Commerce between the States. And no one will tell you why? With over 2,400 Medical insurance Companies available in the United States, why are each State limited to one or two dozen? Thes are the Questions that we need to be demanding from those we voted into office! Not what type of Government Healthcare is best or not. Obama's door is always open, but only from the inside. Hundreds of thousands of Medical Physicians and equal amounts of representatives of the Insurance companies, and the Hospitals, and the Pharmacutical Companies have all suggested the same two proposals to the deaf ears of Congress and the President!

1: Place limits on Tort actions. In other words Tort reform. Half, or more, of the cost to the above mentioned people and companies is for Liability Insurance against Frivilous Law Suits! The same hold true for that six foot step ladder that you have in your garage. One half of its price is to pay for Liability Insurance! And who makes the money from the suits on the whole? Attorneys! Whole on the whole makes up the House, the Senate and the Presidency? Attorneys, and persons with Law degrees.

2: Follow the Constitution of the United States of america and assure free and open trade throughout the States. Medical Insurance is the one and only product that is not openly allowed to be Free Commerce between the States. And no one will tell you why? With over 2,400 Medical insurance Companies available in the United States, why are each State limited to one or two dozen? Thes are the Questions that we need to be demanding from those we voted into office! Not what type of Government Healthcare is best or not.

]]> By: Al, The Villages, Fl http://blog.heritage.org/2009/10/01/empower-patients-first-act-another-serious-conservative-health-plan/#comment-59011 Al, The Villages, Fl Fri, 02 Oct 2009 22:48:59 +0000 http://www.foundry.org/?p=16079#comment-59011 "...My door is always open.." Reminds me of a boss I once had. His response to my recommendation was that he understood so I interpreted that to mean that he would follow through and implement my suggestion. No he said he understood, not that he would do it. "…My door is always open.." Reminds me of a boss I once had. His response to my recommendation was that he understood so I interpreted that to mean that he would follow through and implement my suggestion. No he said he understood, not that he would do it.

]]> By: Rep. Tom Price Proposes Real Health Care Reform http://blog.heritage.org/2009/10/01/empower-patients-first-act-another-serious-conservative-health-plan/#comment-58909 Rep. Tom Price Proposes Real Health Care Reform Fri, 02 Oct 2009 18:18:22 +0000 http://www.foundry.org/?p=16079#comment-58909 [...] The Foundry, the Heritage Foundation’s blog, outlines  some of the key points of Price’s plan: [...] [...] The Foundry, the Heritage Foundation’s blog, outlines  some of the key points of Price’s plan: [...]

]]> By: Jerry from Chicago http://blog.heritage.org/2009/10/01/empower-patients-first-act-another-serious-conservative-health-plan/#comment-58886 Jerry from Chicago Fri, 02 Oct 2009 12:34:19 +0000 http://www.foundry.org/?p=16079#comment-58886 To Mark in Orlando -- You ask why Dr. Price didn't introduce his plan years ago. I ask why the Democratics have never considered tort reform as part of a solution to reduce health care costs? Republicans blocked the creation of Medicare? That's odd, I seem to remember it being around since 1965. Today, it's Mr. Obama and the Democrats that want to cut funding of Medicare by $500 billion and it's the Republicans who are opposed to such cuts, go figure. If you are looking for specifics of the Health Care Reform bill, you you won't find them under H.B. 3400 - you'll finde them under H.B. 3200. I, for one, am proud to belong to the "Party of No". I very pleased when my party votes NO to: * Cap & Trade. * Bailing out and taking over banks, investment firms and auto companies. * Unrestricted and illegal immigration. * Forcing banks to grant loans to those who can't repay them. * Turning our country socialist. * Placating our enemies and ignoring our allies. * Increasing taxes to pay for all of the above. Robin Hood is a FICTIONAL figure in history. He is romanticized as a hero for robbing the rich, to give to the poor. In reality anyone who does this is either a politician or a thief, the difference being one uses a weapon and the other a pen. Any political system based on the presumption that it is ok to rob Peter to pay Paul, can always count on the support of Paul. To Mark in Orlando — You ask why Dr. Price didn't introduce his plan years ago. I ask why the Democratics have never considered tort reform as part of a solution to reduce health care costs?

Republicans blocked the creation of Medicare? That's odd, I seem to remember it being around since 1965. Today, it's Mr. Obama and the Democrats that want to cut funding of Medicare by $500 billion and it's the Republicans who are opposed to such cuts, go figure.

If you are looking for specifics of the Health Care Reform bill, you you won't find them under H.B. 3400 – you'll finde them under H.B. 3200.

I, for one, am proud to belong to the "Party of No". I very pleased when my party votes NO to:

* Cap & Trade.

* Bailing out and taking over banks, investment firms and auto companies.

* Unrestricted and illegal immigration.

* Forcing banks to grant loans to those who can't repay them.

* Turning our country socialist.

* Placating our enemies and ignoring our allies.

* Increasing taxes to pay for all of the above.

Robin Hood is a FICTIONAL figure in history. He is romanticized as a hero for robbing the rich, to give to the poor. In reality anyone who does this is either a politician or a thief, the difference being one uses a weapon and the other a pen. Any political system based on the presumption that it is ok to rob Peter to pay Paul, can always count on the support of Paul.

]]> By: Mike, MN http://blog.heritage.org/2009/10/01/empower-patients-first-act-another-serious-conservative-health-plan/#comment-58872 Mike, MN Fri, 02 Oct 2009 11:59:20 +0000 http://www.foundry.org/?p=16079#comment-58872 There have been THREE alternatives proposed by Republicans, one in May, June, and July. It is October now, so again you see Obama lying. <a href="http://www.cnsnews.com/news/article/52896" rel="nofollow">http://www.cnsnews.com/news/article/52896</a> Summary <a href="http://rsc.tomprice.house.gov/UploadedFiles/RSC_EPFA_1pg--FINAL.pdf" rel="nofollow">http://rsc.tomprice.house.gov/UploadedFiles/RSC_E...</a> Full Bill (268 pages) <a href="http://rsc.tomprice.house.gov/UploadedFiles/HR_3400_EPFA.pdf" rel="nofollow">http://rsc.tomprice.house.gov/UploadedFiles/HR_34...</a> There have been THREE alternatives proposed by Republicans, one in May, June, and July. It is October now, so again you see Obama lying.

http://www.cnsnews.com/news/article/52896

Summary
http://rsc.tomprice.house.gov/UploadedFiles/RSC_E…

Full Bill (268 pages)
http://rsc.tomprice.house.gov/UploadedFiles/HR_34…

]]> By: C. Adli,NV http://blog.heritage.org/2009/10/01/empower-patients-first-act-another-serious-conservative-health-plan/#comment-58863 C. Adli,NV Fri, 02 Oct 2009 11:39:20 +0000 http://www.foundry.org/?p=16079#comment-58863 Without the stopping defensive medicine by reforming "The tort system" this administration can not go anywhere.Becaouse Democratic Party is in the pocket of Trial Lawyers.The democrats need their money and support. Without the stopping defensive medicine by reforming "The tort system" this administration can not go anywhere.Becaouse Democratic Party is in the pocket of Trial Lawyers.The democrats need their money and support.

]]> By: Brad S,, Detroit, MI http://blog.heritage.org/2009/10/01/empower-patients-first-act-another-serious-conservative-health-plan/#comment-58862 Brad S,, Detroit, MI Fri, 02 Oct 2009 11:38:23 +0000 http://www.foundry.org/?p=16079#comment-58862 Mark - keep drinking the Kool-Aid. Once this Socialist Regime gets its National Health Care trojan horse inserted into legislation, we will all suffer. They are NOT interested in Health Care Reform Don't kid yourself. They are in it for Health Care CONTROL. Dr. Price does have one thing right. Any third-party payer system is a financial disaster. Just think about it. Let's say you get invited to dinner by a friend/colleague. He says - "Don't worry, I'll get my company to pick up the tab." What necessarily happens ? You order from the menu without regard for cost. You order an extra drink or three, maybe an appetizer, and maybe even dessert. Why ? Because a third party is paying the cost. If you were responsible for the cost of that meal (let's drop the analogy now) - i.e. - health care - you would probably be a little more discerning. Shop around. Who gives me the best meal (health care) for my money ? THAT is why the system fails. What is the point of the current bill(s) ? Less competition, less choice. Higher costs. Use common sense when you post to this site. Emotional arguments only work on Blog spots like the Washington Post or the New York Times. We are too much into facts around here. Mark – keep drinking the Kool-Aid. Once this Socialist Regime gets its National Health Care trojan horse inserted into legislation, we will all suffer. They are NOT interested in Health Care Reform Don't kid yourself. They are in it for Health Care CONTROL.

Dr. Price does have one thing right. Any third-party payer system is a financial disaster. Just think about it. Let's say you get invited to dinner by a friend/colleague. He says – "Don't worry, I'll get my company to pick up the tab." What necessarily happens ? You order from the menu without regard for cost. You order an extra drink or three, maybe an appetizer, and maybe even dessert. Why ? Because a third party is paying the cost. If you were responsible for the cost of that meal (let's drop the analogy now) – i.e. – health care – you would probably be a little more discerning. Shop around. Who gives me the best meal (health care) for my money ? THAT is why the system fails. What is the point of the current bill(s) ? Less competition, less choice. Higher costs. Use common sense when you post to this site. Emotional arguments only work on Blog spots like the Washington Post or the New York Times. We are too much into facts around here.

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