Comments on: Survey of Health Care Experiences of Patients/SHEP

By: Vivianne Hoskinson, L.M.S.W.

Vivianne Hoskinson, L.M.S.W. — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 16:53:26 +0000

The good people in the diocese of Phoenix are so lucky to have our former Bishop Thomas Olmstead among them. He has shown such greatness of heart and courage to stand up for the unborn and to promote their cause wherever he can, especially in the instance of St. Joseph’s Hospital in Phoenix. This hospital was recently declared not to be a Catholic hospital anymore because of an abortion that was performed there unnecessarily. Their actions ran counter to the teachings of the Catholic Church, which is a champion for life at all stages. Whenever medical means can be used to save the life of the mother, the child should not be destroyed. This was not done in the case of this Arizona hospital. Again, bravo to Bishop Olmstead tor standing up for life, difficult as this process may have been. It was a decision that did not come easily, beginning seven years ago with no change of heart on the hospital’s part. We pray for them here in the Diocese of Wichita, Kansas and for you, Bishop Olmstead. Sincerely, Vivianne Hoskinson

By: cochisecitizen

cochisecitizen — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 16:25:25 +0000

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By: Tinnitus Treatment

Tinnitus Treatment — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 18:42:50 +0000

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By: Jim Spence

Jim Spence — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 17:47:02 +0000

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By: Lydie

Lydie — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 01:29:47 +0000

Cashgreen, I certainly agree with “We need a healthcare system that allows each individual to be able to make choices.” Each and every individual hopefully.

“Insurance companies will be put into a competitive situation..” Do you think that’s a bad thing?

You are making some interesting statements/arguments, but where did “Choice is only a good thing when we use it to kill?” come from?

What?? What on earth does that have to do with this discussion?

Good grief.

By: Lydie

Lydie — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 01:21:53 +0000

I’m sorry. I guess I wasn’t clear. I’ll just cut and paste my query here:

“You have some statistics about inpatient satisfaction and outpatient satisfaction outside the VA system that you are comparing to the stats listed above? I would be very interested in seeing those stats.”

Outside. Outside the VA system. I am curious to see how the satisfaction levels compare OUTSIDE the VA system.

By: cashgreen

cashgreen — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 12:26:30 +0000

Personal responsibility from an individual viewpoint is unique as it relates to the journey one makes through life.
From a practical standpoint as it relates to healthcare, We need a healthcare system that allows each individual to be able to make choices. The original concept of insurance is a pooling of resources that provides in the event of a disaster. By simply mandating that there can be only one premium for the level of service provided and there be two open enrollment periods a year the insurance companies will be put into a competative situation. We have bought into the argument of segmentation. The young should be able to pay less than an older person. The reality is that person will age and benefit from the standard premium.
Ultimately we will have a system that will need to be cost effective. Those companies that aren’t cost effective will go out of business. The market will provide various levels of coverage based on the willingness of the market to pay for them. As an example; Humana makes the argument that their plan provides more services at a lower cost than conventional Medicare.
All of this goes towards developing a system that gives people choices not mandates. What’s the deal? Choice is only a good thing when we use it to kill?

By: mike_brewer

mike_brewer — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 05:51:40 +0000

Could you elaborate on the notion of “personal responsibility?”

By: mike_brewer

mike_brewer — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 05:48:55 +0000

Yes of course. Fire away Doc.

By: cashgreen

cashgreen — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 18:25:06 +0000

My personal experience with the Tucson VA has been very positive but what my personal experience is does not qualify as a scientific sample. If you look at the stats I presented in my comment, you will see they are the obverse of the stats presented by the author of the blog. By your own admission the VA system on a national basis needs upgrading. Now I am going to cut and paste the last sentence of my original comment:
“Yes, we need new thoughts when it comes to health care in the US of A. I don’t believe the VA is a reason to turn it over to the government.”
We need substantive discussion on the issue of health care and personal responsibility should be first choice. And yes I have a plan that I share with every willing ear that promotes competition and provides the safety net some will need. That’s another discussion.