Ron Pollack
Ron Pollack
crazy individual mandate necessary proposed provides rather seen strengthen system
I have not seen a system proposed that realistically provides the subsidies necessary to make an individual mandate work. I'm not crazy about employer-based systems, but that's what we've got, and I would like to strengthen rather than weaken it.
against bargaining continued hurt seniors
The continued prohibition against such bargaining will not only hurt seniors but will fleece the American taxpayer,
crisis glad health
I'm glad (the president) is making the health affordability crisis a priority. But this proposal, unfortunately, will make the affordability crisis worse.
crisis glad health
I'm glad he's making the health affordability crisis a priority. But this proposal, unfortunately, will make the affordability crisis worse.
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The large and increasing number of uninsured Americans is no longer simply an altruistic concern on behalf of those without health coverage, but a matter of self-interest for everyone, ... The stakes are high both for businesses and for workers who do have health insurance because they bear the brunt of costs for the uninsured.
bargaining clout lots none prices
They wanted lots of different plans, none of which would have the bargaining clout to get prices down.
delay deny happen originally pay says service worst
What that says to an HMO is, well, heck, we'll just delay and delay and deny and deny, because the worst thing that could happen to us is we'll have to pay for the service we originally denied,
becoming both control doubt houses huge impact issue political
There's no doubt that it is becoming a huge political issue and may have a substantial impact on control of both houses of Congress.
bill rights stress word
The most important protections should be part of a real patients' rights bill -- and I stress the word 'real,'
creates employers historic involving precedent private public
This is an historic precedent that creates a partnership involving the public and private sector, as well as employers and individuals.
biggest facing obstacles seniors
The seniors who need it the most are the ones facing the biggest obstacles.
among confusion far flaws medicare producing program result seniors survey
The survey underscores the fundamental flaws of the new Medicare legislation. Those flaws are producing bewilderment and confusion among seniors and will result in a far more costly program for America's seniors and taxpayers.
believe close likelihood matching plans prices private serious
I don't believe there's any serious likelihood the private plans will come close to matching the prices that the VA has achieved,
issues policy
Of all the policy issues going on right now in Washington, this is probably the most important.