Health Care and Taxpayers: Another Option?

The Trouble with Medicare/Medicaid: Doctor and Hospital Perspective

House Bill 3200 is a plan to replace Medicare and Medicaid programs, which are struggling. Health institutions and doctors have difficulty taking on Medicare and Medicaid patients because of the forced fees established by these two agencies. When doctors and health care facilities cannot afford to operate, they are forced out of business.

Impact to Taxpayers

Taxpayers struggle to find affordable coverage. Concerns abound about how to pay for any overhauls to the medical insurance system. Many are unsure of whether a competitive marketplace format will truly bring down costs to taxpayers.

Better Options

One option is to offer inter-state competition amongst the various insurance companies. Furthermore, additional attention should be paid to the burden on the system from obese and overweight individuals, whose expenses account for more than 51% of all health costs.

Focusing on Health

Chronic inflammation is a major health concern for millions. Stress, smoking, and poor diet are all factors. Fortunately, there are some natural solutions. Acai fruit, native to Brazil, has many properties that are helpful to the body; its ability to reduce inflammation is one of many. In addition, green tea, broccoli, fish oil, and grapes are all known to act as anti-inflammatory agents.

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