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The Doctor Speaks

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    Jolly
    wrote on 7 Sept 2020, 11:58 last edited by
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    One article, two opinions...

    https://townhall.com/columnists/chadsavage/2020/09/07/pay-more-for-your-house-than-your-health-care-n2575667

    “Cry havoc and let slip the DOGE of war!”

    Those who cheered as J-6 American prisoners were locked in solitary for 18 months without trial, now suddenly fight tooth and nail for foreign terrorists’ "due process". — Buck Sexton

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      Mik
      wrote on 7 Sept 2020, 13:14 last edited by
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      I can see huge savings possible in this model. The reduction of provider and insurance overhead is huge. It also emphasizes personal responsibility and social connection. We could have used this with the past year on COBRA at $1500 a month.

      "The intelligent man who is proud of his intelligence is like the condemned man who is proud of his large cell." Simone Weil

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        Axtremus
        wrote on 7 Sept 2020, 13:20 last edited by
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        It’s great for healthy people, second in greatness only to “no plan, no insurance” in that regard.

        So @Jolly, when do think you will dump your conventional healthcare plan for a healthcare sharing ministry?

        https://www.commonwealthfund.org/publications/fund-reports/2018/aug/health-care-sharing-ministries

        Appendix 2 in the article has a nice comparison table across multiple HCSMs.

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        • A Axtremus
          7 Sept 2020, 13:20

          It’s great for healthy people, second in greatness only to “no plan, no insurance” in that regard.

          So @Jolly, when do think you will dump your conventional healthcare plan for a healthcare sharing ministry?

          https://www.commonwealthfund.org/publications/fund-reports/2018/aug/health-care-sharing-ministries

          Appendix 2 in the article has a nice comparison table across multiple HCSMs.

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          Jolly
          wrote on 7 Sept 2020, 15:53 last edited by
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          @Axtremus said in The Doctor Speaks:

          It’s great for healthy people, second in greatness only to “no plan, no insurance” in that regard.

          So @Jolly, when do think you will dump your conventional healthcare plan for a healthcare sharing ministry?

          https://www.commonwealthfund.org/publications/fund-reports/2018/aug/health-care-sharing-ministries

          Appendix 2 in the article has a nice comparison table across multiple HCSMs.

          Lad, my healthcare is guaranteed and subsidized at 75% of cost.

          You can only dream of having healthcare as good as mine. It didn't happen by accident.

          “Cry havoc and let slip the DOGE of war!”

          Those who cheered as J-6 American prisoners were locked in solitary for 18 months without trial, now suddenly fight tooth and nail for foreign terrorists’ "due process". — Buck Sexton

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            taiwan_girl
            wrote on 7 Sept 2020, 16:38 last edited by
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            A while ago, I remember reading an article about a doctor (or group of doctors) in Oklahoma (I think), that provided regular doctor service, but it was cash only, no insurance. Pretty sure that they were GP's.

            They were able to keep costs quite reasonable because taking care of insurance required so many extra people in the office, plus time, plus etc.

            I think this would work for general care and some basic out patient surgery, but probably would not work for detailed medical issues.

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              Mik
              wrote on 7 Sept 2020, 17:10 last edited by
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              So aybe that is what we need to go back to - major medical.

              "The intelligent man who is proud of his intelligence is like the condemned man who is proud of his large cell." Simone Weil

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                7 Sept 2020, 17:10

                So aybe that is what we need to go back to - major medical.

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                LuFins Dad
                wrote on 7 Sept 2020, 17:26 last edited by
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                @Mik said in The Doctor Speaks:

                So aybe that is what we need to go back to - major medical.

                Been saying that for 25 years.

                The Brad

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