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They are also forced to comply with regulatory standards that dictate what is and is not an acceptable level of quality of care. To top that all off, the federal and state agencies that provide funding for healthcare dictate what they will pay for, how much they will pay, and how it will be...

No problem. I'm glad there are those that are actually interested in this issue. A lot of people have no idea how enormous and dire this problem really is much less want to even think about it. After all, its not nearly as "controversial" or "stimulating" as other points of discussion on this...

http://www.ahrq.gov/data/hcup/ Although you'll have to do some digging and statistical math, the figures are accurate and unbiased.

Indeed...... certain CAMs and HSAs are nice if you can afford it; particularly ones with focus on preventive regimens. Unfortunately, the out-of-pocket costs for a lot of people prove too much to bear. However, some insurers are starting to see the benefits ($$$) of "an ounce of prevention"...

Bullshit. I assure you that there are just as many uninsured whites as there are blacks and hispancs combined that flood the system everyday. Keep race out of the discussion and go back to your cheap beer and Big Mac.

Like I said, cultural differences and public commitment of costs. Good, fast, cheap......pick two. If you want it cheap and good, you aren't going to get it fast. If you want it fast and cheap, its not going to be very good. If you want it good and fast, it won't be cheap.

Japanese culture has accepted the trade off of a capitalistic system for the efficiency of a socialized one and has funded it appropriately. While I am not familiar with the details, I would only guess to say that their healthcare costs are offset by the indirect affects of high taxation...

I am not aware of any legislation that DIRECTLY creates monopolies within the insurance and managed care industry. However, the sheer costs and legal hurdles alone are enough to stunt the growth of any new players in the system. Coupled with the fact that staying in business is tied directly to...

No, in my previous post I briefly explained why they are not. However, their practices are contributing heavily to the system's problems. Those that have worked in the industry for any amount of time scoff at the term "consumer" as it is applied to healthcare. You aren't purchasing a piece...

I believe that the relationship between high costs and quality are not directly related. While there are certain conditions that exist where costs start to dictate quality, the largest contributing factors for both are mostly independent of each other. The cost is high because providers are...

Excellent post oil trader. IMO this IS the number one problem in this country that is getting the least amount of attention. Americans are going to be in for a rude awakening if something is not done soon. Having worked in health care for over 13 years now, I have seen many changes in the way...

hapaboy, do you actually have an opinion of your own or are you merely regurgitating what you hear from these political secular media sources? By evidence of the majority of your posts, which consists of mostly starting posts that bash the left or finding ways to interject your negative views of...

Thank you JangoFolly for reminding me that any set of particular complaints are mostly a referrence of personal experience and needs (mine included). Your experience about the IRA account and subsequent customer service from IB was very enlightening and encouraging for me as I continue my...

Hi All, I am in need of some software and/or services to fit my particular trading situation. I am hoping there are some of you with experience in having to deal with a dial-up connection can lend me some insight and hopefully point me in the right direction. I have been trading equities...

Thanks loufah, I was hoping that at least one person with some experience at using a dial-up connection would be able to provide some sort of insight. Is there a platform that you know of that has the capability of being disabled manually for those portions that I would not need to conserve...

I have looked at Forex and it just doesn't appeal to me. Besides, would I not still run into the same net connect issues there as well?

I spend at least 1-3 months at any one location and they can be quite remote (Alaska, North Dakota, West Texas). The company or client sets me up in a furnished apartment at their expense. The only thing that I can be guaranteed is access to a phone jack. A creative solution to get broadband...

Hi All, As you might have noticed, I am a newbie here. I have a ton of questions and would like to thank anyone in advance for taking the time to read through this lengthy post and answer any of my numerous questions. While trying to provide as much personal background and descriptions of my...