Comments on: Chellie Pingree: Lobbyists Will Spread “Fear and Confusion” During August Break

By: Hmmm

Hmmm — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 20:19:33 +0000

So… you guys are in favor of tort reform because making the threat of all those lawsuits go away would fix the problem of doctors ordering unnecessary tests, thereby reducing excessive spending systemically, but simultaneously against the public option because it would also (according to your information) not be possible to sue under that plan? As well as having lower costs and therefore lower premiums and lower deductibles because of the absence of a profit imperative? Have I got that right?

By: tehcatlady

tehcatlady — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 17:08:41 +0000

I have no association with this character. I am ardently for single payer. That should have been obvious. However, we have seen over and over that single payer advocates have no place ‘at the table.’ I would like to see the American populace take the August recess opportunity to tell our elected representatives that they were put in office to serve US, not the lobbyists who bribe them.

By: ReverendProfessor

ReverendProfessor — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 16:24:11 +0000

For 5 Weeks people need to whip and Whip and WHIP! Let them hear from their constituents during their recess. What do we want? HEALTH CARE! When do we want it? NOW!!!

By: torgo2009

torgo2009 — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 16:08:49 +0000

Yes, thats just what I heard and yes it truly is wasteful.

By: mboutot

mboutot — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 15:41:06 +0000

As said in 26, it’s not just the cost of insurance. It’s all the unnecessary tests and referrals that have to be done. It’s the fact that my doctor had to refer me to an orthopedist for an arthritic diabetic “frozen shoulder” instead of calling it herself (she knew what the problem was) because the procedure said that her practice couldn’t do a cortisone shot because that would raise their premiums. It’s FEAR of lawsuits that drives the prices up.

By: mboutot

mboutot — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 15:38:32 +0000

That’s what my doctor said. I had to visit my primary care physician and he had a big sign with NO OBAMACARE on his wall. He usually doesn’t participate in politics at all…he refused to say where his heart was last year. But he and the primary nurse practicioner said they order so many tests because if they fail to order one and a lawyer gets it they can be sued. That is an absurd and wasteful way to practice medicine.

By: Starbuck

Starbuck — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 15:13:46 +0000

So Congress will pass a bill that Obama will veto. Therefore, business as usual for health care. Or he signs it and the answer will be: business as usual for health care.

By: Ann in AZ

Ann in AZ — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 15:09:48 +0000

Marisa McNee has a fresh, new post up for our perusal: “FDL Action: Whip It! Day 30”

By: torgo2009

torgo2009 — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 15:09:33 +0000

On second thought I realize the obvious answer.
Never mind.

By: torgo2009

torgo2009 — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 15:04:57 +0000

Thanks for the info.
Could docs still be sued with the public option?