Concerns Change in Election 2008
It could be because the Baby Boomers, which are the largest population group, are worried about it. Or it could be that the problem has finally become so serious, that it can’t be ignored, and everyone is worried about it. Whatever the reason, healthcare is more important to more Americans than foreign policy and that concern is going to be of great concern in Election 2008.
In the new results, men and women approaching retirement were especially attentive to the economy and health care, with six out of 10 ranking both issues extremely important. Politically, the attention to such domestic issues hangs darkly over Republicans. Voters say they are far more likely to trust Democrats to handle the economy and health care.
JIM KUHNHENN and TREVOR TOMPSON, Associated Press Writers
Without a doubt this will make for an interesting race for the Oval Office. The primaries should give us an idea of where the nation stands on these issues and only time will tell. In the meantime, voters have the opportunity to research and learn about the candidates before going to the polls next November.
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We Need More Like This Guy!
And the really wonderful part is that he just thinks he is doing his job. He doesn’t realize he is a hero! Do you realize he is? Do you know about the problems Medicare patients have getting their medical bills processed and paid and their prescriptions in hand? Assuming they haven’t given up their prescriptions because of cost? And if someone can step in and help those people to get those situations under control, assist them in getting their medications, and above all, remind them they are not alone in the human family… well, that’s a hero in my book.
Called an “attack dog disguised as a health insurance counselor,” 32 year-old Frederic Riccardi has made it his mission to advocate for the elderly to be certain they have their medications, their bills covered, and watching to be sure that medical providers are doing their jobs the right way.
This article by Jan Hoffman at the “New York Times,” is one of the best articles I have read in a long time. Of course it is written well and it is interesting. But it is so timely! And it both makes you thankful to know their are people like Riccardi doing what they do so well, and guilty that there is a need to have a job like that in the first place.
American healthcare has a lot of changing to do to treat people right. This is particularly so for the disabled and the elderly. The populations least able to care for themselves seem to have the biggest problems with their coverage, assuming they have any, and getting the providers to do what they are legally and ethically bound to do.
Reading this article will help you learn about many of the problems that do exist in healthcare today - at least the financial end of it. An election is coming up and this is a great place to start learning about some of the issues.