Comments on: The Maze – Part 8Is There an Exit? – II http://docisinblog.com/index.php/2006/07/04/the-maze-part-8/ a physician looks at medicine, religion, politics, pets, & passion in life Sun, 15 Apr 2012 21:54:50 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Sunday Suggestions | The Doctor Is In http://docisinblog.com/index.php/2006/07/04/the-maze-part-8/comment-page-1/#comment-10671 Sunday Suggestions | The Doctor Is In Mon, 06 Aug 2007 13:11:18 +0000 http://docisinblog.com/archives/2006/07/04/the-maze-part-8is-there-an-exit-ii#comment-10671 [...] aren’t doctors paid by the hour?: I’ve spoken about this before as one solution to exiting our health care maze: One part of the answer: the payors (government [...] [...] aren’t doctors paid by the hour?: I’ve spoken about this before as one solution to exiting our health care maze: One part of the answer: the payors (government [...]

]]> By: Health Care Coverage Takes a Hit | The Doctor Is In http://docisinblog.com/index.php/2006/07/04/the-maze-part-8/comment-page-1/#comment-10224 Health Care Coverage Takes a Hit | The Doctor Is In Sat, 02 Jun 2007 08:01:48 +0000 http://docisinblog.com/archives/2006/07/04/the-maze-part-8is-there-an-exit-ii#comment-10224 [...] I am on record as favoring mandatory catastrophic healthcare insurance. While generally I do not favor government mandates in such areas, I find catastrophic healthcare insurance to be analogous to mandatory auto insurance: in both cases, the uninsured pass the expenses of their misfortune onto society as a whole, either directly or indirectly. I would favor such a mandate at the state, rather than the Federal level, enforced by showing proof of health insurance at the time of driver’s license renewal. Such insurance should be major medical only, covering catastrophic illness with very large deductibles. It should be purchased by the individual, rather than provided by employers. In such a scenario, the vast risk pool, large deductible, and coverage limited to major medical events should keep premiums relatively low. There should, however, be little regulation of what such policies cover, as opposed to the micromanaged mandates common in most states today. Supplemental policies to cover other services would still be available, tailored to the needs and economic abilities of the insured. [...] [...] I am on record as favoring mandatory catastrophic healthcare insurance. While generally I do not favor government mandates in such areas, I find catastrophic healthcare insurance to be analogous to mandatory auto insurance: in both cases, the uninsured pass the expenses of their misfortune onto society as a whole, either directly or indirectly. I would favor such a mandate at the state, rather than the Federal level, enforced by showing proof of health insurance at the time of driver’s license renewal. Such insurance should be major medical only, covering catastrophic illness with very large deductibles. It should be purchased by the individual, rather than provided by employers. In such a scenario, the vast risk pool, large deductible, and coverage limited to major medical events should keep premiums relatively low. There should, however, be little regulation of what such policies cover, as opposed to the micromanaged mandates common in most states today. Supplemental policies to cover other services would still be available, tailored to the needs and economic abilities of the insured. [...]

]]> By: The Ziggurat of Doom http://docisinblog.com/index.php/2006/07/04/the-maze-part-8/comment-page-1/#comment-3715 The Ziggurat of Doom Wed, 26 Jul 2006 14:41:22 +0000 http://docisinblog.com/archives/2006/07/04/the-maze-part-8is-there-an-exit-ii#comment-3715 <strong>Head Asplode...</strong> I’m backing off on political stuff here on ZoD, for a variety of reasons, but I couldn’t resist one more — mostly because it’s deeply informative. Also, frankly, terrifying. Behold: The Maze. An 8 part series on exactly how fu... Head Asplode…

I’m backing off on political stuff here on ZoD, for a variety of reasons, but I couldn’t resist one more — mostly because it’s deeply informative. Also, frankly, terrifying.
Behold: The Maze. An 8 part series on exactly how fu…

]]> By: Brianne http://docisinblog.com/index.php/2006/07/04/the-maze-part-8/comment-page-1/#comment-3691 Brianne Tue, 18 Jul 2006 20:27:12 +0000 http://docisinblog.com/archives/2006/07/04/the-maze-part-8is-there-an-exit-ii#comment-3691 Dr. Bob, This is one of the best blog sites I have ever seen. After looking through the site, I noticed that you have placed some emphasis on medical emergency kits and terrorism. I work for a medical evacuation and emergency travel services company, and I would like to extend our website to you and your fellow bloggers (www.travelassistnetwork.com). Our memberships start at $75 for unlimited medical evacuation, in addition to other services. We also work with several mission groups to make sure they are covered while participating in overseas missions. Regardless of the type of trip you plan to take, we can make sure you are covered in the event of an emergency. Please keep us in mind for future trips, and I look forward to reading your new blog posts in the near future! Dr. Bob,
This is one of the best blog sites I have ever seen. After looking through the site, I noticed that you have placed some emphasis on medical emergency kits and terrorism. I work for a medical evacuation and emergency travel services company, and I would like to extend our website to you and your fellow bloggers (www.travelassistnetwork.com). Our memberships start at $75 for unlimited medical evacuation, in addition to other services. We also work with several mission groups to make sure they are covered while participating in overseas missions. Regardless of the type of trip you plan to take, we can make sure you are covered in the event of an emergency. Please keep us in mind for future trips, and I look forward to reading your new blog posts in the near future!

]]> By: Mary Wehmeier http://docisinblog.com/index.php/2006/07/04/the-maze-part-8/comment-page-1/#comment-3677 Mary Wehmeier Fri, 14 Jul 2006 22:54:06 +0000 http://docisinblog.com/archives/2006/07/04/the-maze-part-8is-there-an-exit-ii#comment-3677 Dr. Bob.... A couple things you need to read up on... 1. Time Mag' article on "<a href="http://www.time.com/time/archive/preview/0,10987,1186553,00.html " rel="nofollow">Q: What Scares Doctors? A: Being the Patient" What Insiders Know About Our Health-Care System That the Rest of Us Need to Learn</a> 2. What recently happened when Dr. Debi Thomas Spoke up.. <a href="http://www.latimes.com/features/health/medicine/la-me-kingdrew7jul07,1,5399605.story?coll=la-health-medicine" rel="nofollow">LA Times article</a>, and <a href="http://www.hellomarylu.com/?p=125" rel="nofollow">I covered it here</a>. 3. What happened when Dr Michael Fitzgibbons, who was Chief of Staff at Western Medical Center spoke up when new management was questionable. <a href="http://www.hellomarylu.com/?p=124" rel="nofollow">I wrote about it here</a>, with tons of links as they slander this doc. Love the Blog... keep up the good work. Mary Lu Dr. Bob…. A couple things you need to read up on…

1. Time Mag’ article on “Q: What Scares Doctors? A: Being the Patient”
What Insiders Know About Our Health-Care System That the Rest of Us Need to Learn
2. What recently happened when Dr. Debi Thomas Spoke up.. LA Times article, and I covered it here.

3. What happened when Dr Michael Fitzgibbons, who was Chief of Staff at Western Medical Center spoke up when new management was questionable. I wrote about it here, with tons of links as they slander this doc.

Love the Blog… keep up the good work.

Mary Lu

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