Tag Archives: policy

A More Perfect Union

Posted on January 13, 2014 by David Posnett

Why do some consider the Affordable Care Act (ACA) bad for our nation? When one considers that social democratic theories have not played a major role in shaping benefit policy in the United States, it is no surprise that such … Continue reading →

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ACA (Obamacare) and Contraceptives

Posted on January 12, 2014 by David Posnett

We have a pretty crazy system whereby employers are in charge of selecting/paying your medical insurance.  My employer offers Aetna.  I had nothing to do with that choice, but I understand that they were able to bargain for a good … Continue reading →

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Obamacare Facts versus Myths

Posted on January 11, 2014 by David Posnett

There is a proliferation of websites spawning myths and scare tactics on Obamacare.  Unfortunately they outnumber the serious sites that offer real facts and try to help those that are in need. If you have questions this site may be … Continue reading →

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Effects of Government Shutdown for Cancer Patients

Posted on January 8, 2014 by David Posnett

Being an oncologist I have been meaning to write about this for some time.  It is difficult enough to have an cancer diagnosis. It is also a challenge for the patient (and the doctor) to navigate the multitude of new … Continue reading →

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Health Reform by Gwen O’Shea

Posted on December 31, 2013 by David Posnett

Here is a reminder of what Health Reform is all about!  It is a slide presentation by Gwen O’Shea: SP2 presentation

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ACA and the Middle Class

Posted on December 24, 2013 by David Posnett

So will the ACA really frustrate the middle class?  A nice analysis of what you get for your money and a retort to a misleading NYTimes article is this piece: “The ACA Will Help, Not ‘Frustrate’ the Middle Class” by … Continue reading →

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Time to Review the ACA

Posted on December 22, 2013 by David Posnett

The ACA (Obamacare) is getting a bad rap these days because of the flawed roll out of the website and the fact that a small percentage of current policy holders have had their insurances cancelled supposedly because they don’t measure … Continue reading →

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What exactly is Obamacare?

Posted on August 7, 2012 by David Posnett

I found this interesting blog if you are asking the question “what exactly is Obamacare?”  It’s a pretty comprehensive, but readable, list. And there is this one too!

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The story of Adam (an uninsured young Texan)

Posted on July 30, 2012 by David Posnett

This is your typical story about an uninsured motorcycle rider.  A must read. Adam, the uninsured motorcycle rider

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Have you got a rebate check from your insurance?

Posted on July 30, 2012 by David Posnett

Rebates are coming:  any insurance company with a medical/loss ratio of greater than 20/80 (that is they are paying more than 20% of your insurance premiums for admin costs rather than for your care) will have to send out rebates … Continue reading →

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