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re: Going Beyond Insurance Reform

Kas — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 18:36:11 GMT

you are on the exact point that "Key to reforming health insurance is separating it from employment, which would guarantee that individuals would not lose their insurance even if they were to change or lose their jobs. Most importantly, it would encourage new innovation in the health insurance industry"

these are the words/action that is required either it is possible or not, this should be granteed.

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re: Reform Health Care by Re-empowering Consumers

shailenago — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 01:00:37 GMT

Well, it’s amazing. The miracle has been done. Hat’s off. Well done, as we know that “hard work always pays off”, after a long struggle with sincere effort it’s done.

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re: Going Beyond Insurance Reform

Shawn — Sat, 15 May 2010 14:58:56 GMT

Peter, what are you doing to introduce the concept of co-pays at your employer?

re: Going Beyond Insurance Reform

Douglas Thompson — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 13:35:19 GMT

For many years, America’s health brokers have been offering health insurance to individuals, small businesses and large businesses for decades, yet the enrollment statistics have revealed a steady decrease on an annual basis. The number of uninsured Americans is estimated to be as high as 30 million, and the Health Care Reform Act offers a solution. Not only will there be a higher enrollment number for America’s health brokers, but as of 2014, it will be required by law for every American to obtain health insurance. Every single American will be impacted by the New Health Reform Bill, making it one of the most important measures of the 21st Century.

Businesses

The main focus will be on businesses of 50 or more employees, in which they will be required to offer individual health plans, as well as family plans to all employees or face some stiff fines from the government. The amount comes to $2000 per uninsured employee, though there are exemptions to this fine. If you as an employer assist an individual with acquiring a personal health insurance plan through an open market called an exchange, then it would result in no fines. This only applies to an individual who makes a certain amount under the Federal Poverty Level, and the premiums are over 8% of his annual income.

America’s health brokers can rest easy in the fact that there will be expanded coverage, though there may be more competition. With the rise in individuals who will have health insurance, there may not be as large of a risk as one may assume. Though the new bill will require America’s health brokers to enroll individuals with pre-existing conditions, there will also be a new population of young individuals who will be insured with fewer health problems.

It is understood that larger companies already provide a group insurance plan (HMO, PPO) that covers all areas of needs for the population of employees. These policies will change very little, but there may be some changes in where the funding for the new health care plan will come. It is proposed that those making a certain amount of money, both individuals and couples, will be taxed at a higher percentage than others. This will provide money that can be used for the exchange and making sure that all individuals will be offered an affordable health plan.

There are still a few years before the plan goes into full effect, though some of the measures will be enforced immediately. There will be plenty of time to sort out the details and iron out the difficulties. As for the plan, anyone who does not have health insurance as of January 1, 2014, will be penalized a certain amount of money, and this amount could become worse if health insurance is continuously neglected. There has never been a better opportunity for America’s health brokers in terms of acquiring a new customer base-a broader customer base. Also, there has never been a better time in history for individuals being provided with the resources for the necessary medical treatment. This is a very unique time, with history in the making. Finally, there will be health care for all.

re: Going Beyond Insurance Reform

Ian Hepburn — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 20:11:16 GMT

I don't agree with your proposal that people pay for routing visits, etc., and only use insurance for catastophic events. Most people can't afford to pay for to pay for it.

I think the reason that so many people suffer from chronic conditions is because they did not have adequate preventative care, did not take care of routine things because they couldn't afford it, etc.

Insurance-based health care will always have an incredible overhead cost where the insurance companies spend zillions of $ analyzing claims, denying coverage, etc.

As in most of the industrialized world, medical care in the US should be a human right, not a for profit business.

re: The Ups and Downs of Managing my Own Health

Offbeatmammal — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 17:37:01 GMT

nice work - and a bit of inspiration.

it would be great to see tools like HealthVault become more commonplace and everyday so individuals can track all aspects of "wellness" (not just the traditional health measures) and use that to make recommendations to fend off potential issues not just track problems that have occurred.

link that to doctors and healthcare providers (incl insurance companies) and other professionals so they can see aggregate data in time to spot trends and run education campaigns etc and health care reform might just have a chance of making a real difference

re: The Ups and Downs of Managing my Own Health

Nick Duncan — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 04:46:50 GMT

Very interesting. I would be concerned about the drop in HDL. Exercise, red wine and garlic might help. Congrats on great strength of mind.

re: The Ups and Downs of Managing my Own Health

Gempel — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 20:06:48 GMT

Good post Peter. Diet can change the body better than medications. Your chart shows a nice decrease in just 3 months of a modified diet. Why can't we have incentives for people to manage their own health through proper diet rather than paying for continued medication? By the way, read the China Study when you get a chance. Congrats on your progress.

re: Going Beyond Insurance Reform

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re: Three Simple Truths

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