Anna’s Life

Because of the poor economy, many are not seeking medical treatment that normally would.  People just cannot afford to run to the doctor when they feel poorly.  I know that is how we are doing it in our family and I have insurance.  I even work for the hospital where we would be treated. We have to pay $1,000 for each diagnostic test such as a CT, Cardiac Testing, or an MRI.  Who has that kind of money? I certainly do not.  We also have to pay $1,000 for in-patient or out-patient surgery too.

Our insurance is so pitiful and expensive now, I cannot afford to go when I normally would have.  That is because not only do we have a bad economy to deal with, as an insured person, I am paying for those who are not insured, but run to the ER like it is their primary physician 2-3 times per week.  I kid you not.  Sad but true.

“The health care system was not in a good state really any time in the last five to 10 years. This has simply stressed it to a very severe degree,” said Dr. Eric Schackow, a family physician in Chicago. “It does become very disheartening and discouraging because we find ourselves with our fingers in the dike.”  It is not going to get any better in the near future. 

Hilary Clinton was the only candidate who knew and understood the problems with the health care system in the U.S..  Since she is no longer a candidate, we are back to square one on the hopes of any positive changes anytime soon.

 U.S. hospitals are reporting an uptick in emergency room patients, according to the American Hospital Association. Clarke said that includes a rise in uninsured patients with conditions that could have been treated elsewhere, and he expects that to increase.  This is already a bad situation.  Many give false addresses, names, and social security numbers making it impossible for hospitals to collect payment.   They also come in with bogus ailments seeking narcotics above all else.  This further increases the health care costs because of unnecessary tests ordered by doctors to cover themselves.  That is why insured people pay so much in premiums, out of pocket percentages,  and co-payments.

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