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Monday, 13 April 2009 |
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"As America prepares to reform our health care system, I wish to add some convictions reached while practicing surgery for nearly a half-century. Until about 15 years ago, doctors were powerful leaders in the health care system, taking their responsibilities seriously, and the system worked well. Then, dark clouds began to assemble and physicians began to lose their grip. As the system faltered, physicians were not part of any changes except as pawns and bystanders. In short supply, we had crushing demands due to patient loads and were required to run practices of increasing complexity..." - Richard C.Dilliunt, M.D., a retired general, vascular and transplant surgeon writing in the Bangor Daily News. For the full article go here.
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Thursday, 02 April 2009 |
"Nearly 100 Vermonters attended a Statehouse rally Wednesday morning to draw attention to an issue that has seen little discussion this year: Reforming health care. Major reforms to the industry have been pushed aside this year as lawmakers grapple with holes in the state budget." Daniel Barlow writing in the Times Argus. To read the full article go here.
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Wednesday, 25 March 2009 |
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"If we want to know who is truly at the helm of our national healthcare reform effort, all we need to do is keep watching who is asked to provide official testimony and guidance to Congress and who is left out completely. Those decisions are made at the highest levels in our government and the choices are purposeful and meant to elicit just the information that will bolster a predetermined outcome…." Donna Smith writing on "Healthcare Foxes Are Building the Taxpayer Funded Henhouse" To read full article go here. |
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Wednesday, 25 March 2009 |
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"There is a lot of talking going on about reforming the way health care is delivered in this country and how solving this dilemma is an essential part of our economic recovery. Unfortunately, the one solution that will do the most to reform health care is not on the table. This is single-payer health care…" Don Mayer, CEO of Waitsfield's Small Dog Electronics, writing in the company's blog. To read the full blog go here. |
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