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Big, big mistake in my humble opinion for the dem bureaucracy to unveil the proposed guidelines for preventive breast exams right in the middle of the floor debates. Or if they didnt plan to have that happen then it is a stroke of bad luck then. Whatever.
Obama touts the idea that there will be independent health panels comprised of experts who will make recommendations for health care based on what allegedly works and does not work. At the same time he touts the idea there will be an increased focus on preventive care. Critics argue that it is just a backdoor to rationing.
Now we have a government panel recommending a reduction in the frequency of mammograms and related breast exams from once a year to two years in general. Just heard Sebelius treading water on the radio saying that no one should worry that this is just a government panel recommendation and that she gets to make the final decision. In other words, here we go. A prime example of what the future will look like right in the middle of the debates. Not what they want. And the libs are arguing to the government (and it has only been a couple days) that if they make that recommendation then the insurance companies will follow suit and not reimburse if the government says it is not proven to be necessary- which they will.
Obama et al do not understand the visceral fear around breast care that exists. When he talks about increased preventive care, what the hell does he think is the first thing that comes to mind for a woman. Do not underestimate the extent to which they have shot themselves in the foot here by showing their true colors right at this time.
The other thing: The concern about pulling the plug on Grandma has not gone away and will only get worse. The libs have tried to dismiss it as Glen Beck kook stuff but grandma is not smart enough (or too smart) to understand how you can be proposing cuts in medicare without getting into rationing. It doesnt help when they tell her that it is going to be done by achieving savings, such as by eliminating her medicare advantage plan.
Now we have Sebelius out there treading water explaining to people that they shouldnt be worrying about these medical panels because she makes the final decision. Say what? That only makes things worse. People used to think that they and their doctors did.
Bloodbath ahead. Used to be years or months ahead. Just a few days now.
Change you can believe in.
Obama touts the idea that there will be independent health panels comprised of experts who will make recommendations for health care based on what allegedly works and does not work. At the same time he touts the idea there will be an increased focus on preventive care. Critics argue that it is just a backdoor to rationing.
Now we have a government panel recommending a reduction in the frequency of mammograms and related breast exams from once a year to two years in general. Just heard Sebelius treading water on the radio saying that no one should worry that this is just a government panel recommendation and that she gets to make the final decision. In other words, here we go. A prime example of what the future will look like right in the middle of the debates. Not what they want. And the libs are arguing to the government (and it has only been a couple days) that if they make that recommendation then the insurance companies will follow suit and not reimburse if the government says it is not proven to be necessary- which they will.
Obama et al do not understand the visceral fear around breast care that exists. When he talks about increased preventive care, what the hell does he think is the first thing that comes to mind for a woman. Do not underestimate the extent to which they have shot themselves in the foot here by showing their true colors right at this time.
The other thing: The concern about pulling the plug on Grandma has not gone away and will only get worse. The libs have tried to dismiss it as Glen Beck kook stuff but grandma is not smart enough (or too smart) to understand how you can be proposing cuts in medicare without getting into rationing. It doesnt help when they tell her that it is going to be done by achieving savings, such as by eliminating her medicare advantage plan.
Now we have Sebelius out there treading water explaining to people that they shouldnt be worrying about these medical panels because she makes the final decision. Say what? That only makes things worse. People used to think that they and their doctors did.
Bloodbath ahead. Used to be years or months ahead. Just a few days now.
Change you can believe in.
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