Stop trying to use critical thinking skills and logic, you know most americans run on pure emotion...I think we need to see it in action before we can really draw conclusions about numbers and pricing.
It's already changed a lot and lowered costs throughout the industry. I expect it to eventually level things out and decrease prices and more people are covered. Then we can get rid of insurance companies.
So who is looking to sign up for "Obamacare" in about 2 weeks?
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Fast Money & Foreign Objects
Most Americans run on pure ignorance, they can't even read.
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Truth.
El Cocodrilo
Superstar
To everyone saying we can't afford healthcare, I say we can easily afford it... what we can't afford is obscene militarism. If we could just adjust our priorities slightly REAL QUICK we would be perfectly fine.
If you or anyone you know are using the exchanges, do you mind posting feedback. I'd be curious to know what the rates are going for in your areas and what you think about the systems you are using.
Wait, so we shouldnt rule the world?
you must lead a very unfulfilling lifeWait, so we shouldnt rule the world?
Nah, but we need to cut everywhere, not here or there. Everything should be on the table IMHO.
i'm saying somebody has too do itWait, so we shouldnt rule the world?
only problem is "we" as a people for the most part aren't doing shyt...
We're merely just puppets to people in prominent positions(money,power, legacy and status).
But when you have enough money to lobby politicians you'll know you have power. It's beautiful when you're at the top
The War Report
NewNewYork
The logic of ObamaCare: the third party payment system in America has led to increased prices in medicine such that resources are artificially scarce and medicine is comparatively difficult to access, so therefore, we should expand that system.
Breh I'm more optimistic then a supporter of the ACA but it's not looking good so far in California. They've been working on the Covered California site since 2010 and its full of glitches and keeps shutting down.The logic of ObamaCare: the third party payment system in America has led to increased prices in medicine such that resources are artificially scarce and medicine is comparatively difficult to access, so therefore, we should expand that system.
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Piff Perkins
Veteran
It's posts like this that make it very hard to take you seriously. I "get" that you're conservative/libertarian/whatever, but this is straight up troll ball bullshyt.The logic of ObamaCare: the third party payment system in America has led to increased prices in medicine such that resources are artificially scarce and medicine is comparatively difficult to access, so therefore, we should expand that system.
The ACA is quite a simple law, based on a simple idea: private insurance is expensive. In order reduce costs it offers subsidies to help people purchase private insurance on a marketplace where insurance companies can compete for customers.
It ends various discriminating practices by insurances companies such as overcharging women or denying insurance for pre-existing conditions by essentially pooling costs amongst large groups of people. Young people become a subsidy to ensure this work: the more young people sign up, the lower prices can be for older sicker people.
It's nearly the exact same law REPUBLICANS floated in opposition to Hillarycare in the 90s. It's very similar to Romneycare, which is currently working very well in MA. The law is based on a mixture of conservative and liberal theories on cost control. It isn't perfect but so far it seems to be working. Premiums are surprisingly low in 48 of 50 states.
There are plenty of ways to criticize the law. For instance I think the employer mandate is a BAD idea. That being said this is the best law that has been passed in a long time, and will completely change the US. More importantly it WILL lead to a complete single payer system. Which ultimately is the best thing. It's the ultimate trojan horse.
The federal government mandating the purchase of a good/service is a good thing?