tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1078324787471983933.post2247515631965019998..comments2024-02-16T19:50:32.317-05:00Comments on Lynda Grace An Hour Away: President Obama, Mr Romney, You Might Want to Read Thislyndagracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13530605081989558341noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1078324787471983933.post-23525056378291798422012-10-10T18:03:45.286-04:002012-10-10T18:03:45.286-04:00I think if politicians in general, and these two i...I think if politicians in general, and these two in particular, had more experiences like the one you relate here, things would change and quick. Part of the problem is that most of the people making the biggest decisions are in a whole other world than the rest of us--and the corporations (in this case pharmaceutical and insurance companies) have FAR too much influence while the "little people" have almost none, but still live with the consequences of the decisions. There needs to be a serious shift in the balance of power...which will likely never happen because the "people" who can put their money where their mouths are are quite satisfied with the status quo.Masked Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08197019009052401812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1078324787471983933.post-15082349104148828862012-10-05T16:03:55.011-04:002012-10-05T16:03:55.011-04:00Very sorry to hear of the fiasco that you had to g...Very sorry to hear of the fiasco that you had to go through. I have been fighting my 3rd cancer with Radiation and Chemo. So far no problems with the meds but the company we have had for about 4 years keep dropping certain meds. I had Adrenal cancer in 2000-2001 and my first session of Chemo arrived at my store and i was told that I had a co-pay of over $3,000.00 in order to get the package. The next co-pay 3 weeks later was about $750.00. i had never heard of such a thing and at that time my husband had good insurance but there was no fighting this. At least now I am geting the medicines that I need and they come from the Pharmacy in the Praxair Cancer in Danbury. No matter whar your politics are or who you intend to vote for something has to be done. If this time was the same as last time, I would probably be dying now. Just came home 1 hour ago from Radiation and Chemo and have more scheduled. What if I still had the other Insurance Co?Mary Koshaknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1078324787471983933.post-1525492402446055362012-10-05T10:00:04.270-04:002012-10-05T10:00:04.270-04:00While reading your post, I kept going back to the ...While reading your post, I kept going back to the images I have of Joe (and me) on the phone with the insurance company (and care providers) during his illness. In fact, we were never able to get them to pay completely for his EMERGENCY surgery that led to his diagnosis. Dealing with the insurance company over that surgery was one of the very few times I ever recall seeing Joe angry. No patient or family member should have to go through that while trying to get better (or even after they are better for that matter!) Thanks for sharing your experience. Unfortunately, I'm sure most people have similar stories to varying degrees. When care is about profit, it is the holistic care of the person that suffers.Anne Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677216862444900502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1078324787471983933.post-73589549485240762412012-10-04T22:40:09.200-04:002012-10-04T22:40:09.200-04:00I totally agree! And you are right it is a debacl...I totally agree! And you are right it is a debacle!lyndagracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13530605081989558341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1078324787471983933.post-62763645625281177382012-10-04T22:39:27.342-04:002012-10-04T22:39:27.342-04:00I understand how difficult that must have been for...I understand how difficult that must have been for you and your husband. I am sorry that you had to go through that. I feel that instead of fighting over who pays for what, the health care system needs an entire overhaul. And I agree patients and their families should be involved.lyndagracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13530605081989558341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1078324787471983933.post-70113663046046739812012-10-04T22:26:28.982-04:002012-10-04T22:26:28.982-04:00Hoops indeed! That's just the way it feels!Hoops indeed! That's just the way it feels!lyndagracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13530605081989558341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1078324787471983933.post-92054473148249052122012-10-04T22:23:53.827-04:002012-10-04T22:23:53.827-04:00I have a feeling that Mr. Obama didn't want to...I have a feeling that Mr. Obama didn't want to be spending his 20th with millions of people either.lyndagracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13530605081989558341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1078324787471983933.post-12244023841043671632012-10-04T21:16:14.594-04:002012-10-04T21:16:14.594-04:00When it comes to healthcare, The USA may as well b...When it comes to healthcare, The USA may as well be a third world country. It's sad when other countries take better care of their own than we do. Not to mention the ugliness that has come out of the healthcare debacle. Tainted Fibershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09884892704100629104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1078324787471983933.post-25104583699145705962012-10-04T18:49:45.778-04:002012-10-04T18:49:45.778-04:00Soooo true. Dealt with the insurance companies wh...Soooo true. Dealt with the insurance companies when my hubby was dying. It was a horror show. I recall crying hysterically because i couldn't get an "ok" for a pain killer for a long holiday weekend. HOURS on the phones, finally broke down in the drug store, had a kind man literally help me stand, and took me out of the store and told me to go next door and ask for a pharmacist he knew, and after I had nothing left to loose, did and the pharmacist made calls and got the medicine. HOURS it took and from then on, he made sure I had a supply. I watched the debates and afterward told my husband about all the horrible experiences I had. I told him I am AFRAID of the state of the coverage. I want to make changes in my life, but can't risk losing the insurance so I stay the course, and it is sad. My mom had to go to PA to get coverage for an allergist (she lives upstate NY) as 3 doctors weren't taking any more of "her" kind (read 72 and Medicare). Sad, as her throat kept closing up and to send her out of state to find out why she couldn't breathe is unbelievable to me. I think patients and patients families need to be involved in the "fix" of this. Not just doctors.Winniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15926597921523807422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1078324787471983933.post-73539805619434339752012-10-04T10:03:30.032-04:002012-10-04T10:03:30.032-04:00"I wonder why we just don't go to the ins..."I wonder why we just don't go to the insurance companies for our physicals. They seem to have taken over the role of diagnosis and treatment."<br /><br />So true. Why are there so many hoops to jump through? ALhttp://www.livelafelove.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1078324787471983933.post-10173005908316410012012-10-03T22:59:51.448-04:002012-10-03T22:59:51.448-04:00I don't know that I'd want to be spending ...I don't know that I'd want to be spending my 20th anniversary debating someone. Just sayin'.Renee Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12513788818111774118noreply@blogger.com