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Obama's Biggest Health Reform Blunder
How Big Pharma's Billy Tauzin conned the White House out of $76 billion.
Billy Tauzin, president of the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America, has cut a secret deal on health reform with the White House. Tauzin told Tom Hamburger of the Los Angeles Times that in exchange for the much-touted $80 billion in savings that PhRMA volunteered in June to help cover the uninsured and reduce drug prices for some senior citizens, the White House had promised to block any congressional effort to allow the government to negotiate Medicare drug prices. Tauzin is from Louisiana, where tall tales grow like weeds, and at first his assertion seemed wildly implausible. But two days after the L.A. Times scoop, the New York Times got White House confirmation. "The president encouraged this approach," White House deputy chief of staff Jim Messina said in an e-mail. "He wanted to bring all parties to the table to discuss health insurance reform."
Yahoo! Buzz FacebookMySpace Mixx Digg Reddit del.icio.us Furl Ma.gnolia SphereStumbleUponCLOSEPresident Obama's handshake with Tauzin is easily the dumbest mistake he's made in shepherding health reform through Congress.
Originally posted by Stormdancer777
Originally posted by jdub297
reply to post by 12m8keall2c
Doig has been outspoken in her criticism. Whether you are happy or not is your own business.
While most Canadians - 80 per cent according to Statistics Canada - are satisfied with their access to the health care system, many experience long waits to see a specialist, get diagnostic tests and undergo elective surgery. Others find themselves facing huge bills for prescription drugs they need to survive.
We choose not to make Canada's experience ( see Obama's own protestations) our own.
jw
The ruling has impact only on Quebec, but it could eventually lead to some of the biggest changes since former Saskatchewan premier Tommy Douglas was credited with fathering medicare. Most Canadians take government-funded health care for granted today, but when it was first introduced in Saskatchewan in 1962, most of the province's doctors responded by going on strike to protest against "creeping socialism."
Originally posted by dreamseeker
reply to post by intrepid
I am so sick of the united states systems. I am so stressed out yet I can't get a DR so I can get high blood pressure pills or for my bi-polar depression...
We have an overworked, too expensive system that is failing us due to GREED. Health should NEVER Be about profit.
Originally posted by jdub297
Elect different doctors;
or just take this pill,
lay back,
close your eyes and think nice thoughts.
It'll be alright in just a minute.
jw
I can't get a therapist, DR or any help because no one seems to be taking medicare/medicaid at the time.
Originally posted by jdub297
reply to post by intrepid
1st., the CMA is an electicve, representative body made up of Canadian doctors. Exclusively. What else about CANADA do I have to explain to you?
... So, 'Canadians' have spoken. I can't make your doctors say something other than what they think.
Elect different doctors;
B. Did you see the USA live broadcast by Dr.Doig this morning? No? If not, read above.
If so, "I told you so."
jw
Originally posted by intrepid
Originally posted by jdub297
reply to post by intrepid
1st., the CMA is an electicve, representative body made up of Canadian doctors. Exclusively. What else about CANADA do I have to explain to you?
you might want to use proper English and better syntax. This reads the WE should elect doctors:
... So, 'Canadians' have spoken. I can't make your doctors say something other than what they think.
Elect different doctors;
B. Did you see the USA live broadcast by Dr.Doig this morning? No? If not, read above.
If so, "I told you so."
jw
Did you miss the part where I pointed out that 4/5 of Canadians are satisfied with our system? Hmmm?
Originally posted by jdub297
reply to post by intrepid
1st., the CMA is an electicve, representative body made up of Canadian doctors. Exclusively. What else about CANADA do I have to explain to you?
B. Did you see the USA live broadcast by Dr.Doig this morning? No? If not, read above.
If so, "I told you so."
jw
Originally posted by intrepid
Originally posted by jdub297
reply to post by intrepid
1st., the CMA is an electicve, representative body made up of Canadian doctors. Exclusively. What else about CANADA do I have to explain to you?
Well if you are going to lecture me on anything, let alone Canada, you might want to use proper English and better syntax.:
This reads the WE should elect doctors
Originally posted by jdub297
"WE" didn't elect the CMA.
Refute Dr. Doig's statement on NATIONAL TV!
"4/5" are sheep:
Lay your head right down hrere. This is good for you. This won't hurt a bit.
Originally posted by jdub297
Lay your head right down hrere. This is good for you. This won't hurt a bit.
Originally posted by jdub297
Your own doctors have been quoted with their own perceptions.
Now, go back to sleep. Canada is still great. Canada Forever!
Relax. Close your eyes. Go to sleep.