Comments on: Revisiting the Syllogism http://www.john-goodman-blog.com/revisiting-the-syllogism/ Insights on Health Care Reform | NCPA Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:06:37 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: The Pundits Versus the People | John Goodman | NCPA http://www.john-goodman-blog.com/revisiting-the-syllogism/comment-page-1/#comment-45599 The Pundits Versus the People | John Goodman | NCPA Tue, 01 Sep 2009 13:17:15 +0000 http://www.john-goodman-blog.com/?p=2518#comment-45599 [...] at this blog on many occasions for well over a year now, the fundamental structure of Obama Care is deeply flawed. So much so, that almost any version of it will likely make our health care problems worse — [...] [...] at this blog on many occasions for well over a year now, the fundamental structure of Obama Care is deeply flawed. So much so, that almost any version of it will likely make our health care problems worse — [...]

]]> By: Health Policy Advice for Conservatives and Moderates | John Goodman | NCPA http://www.john-goodman-blog.com/revisiting-the-syllogism/comment-page-1/#comment-42641 Health Policy Advice for Conservatives and Moderates | John Goodman | NCPA Mon, 18 May 2009 14:58:53 +0000 http://www.john-goodman-blog.com/?p=2518#comment-42641 [...] Amazingly, but as previously explained at this site, the plan will not even put a dent in the three big problems of cost, quality and access. There are no realistic cost control measures being seriously considered and the additional $150 [...] [...] Amazingly, but as previously explained at this site, the plan will not even put a dent in the three big problems of cost, quality and access. There are no realistic cost control measures being seriously considered and the additional $150 [...]

]]> By: sam blackman http://www.john-goodman-blog.com/revisiting-the-syllogism/comment-page-1/#comment-41538 sam blackman Wed, 18 Mar 2009 18:46:26 +0000 http://www.john-goodman-blog.com/?p=2518#comment-41538 Mr. Mittler is on the right track. Wal-Marts and fire stations provide the neighborhood clinics/emergency rooms. A 10 week medic training course at the military training facility in San Antonio, Tx provide the first responder/pill dispensers/"nurse". Mr. Mittler is on the right track. Wal-Marts and fire stations provide the neighborhood clinics/emergency rooms. A 10 week medic training course at the military training facility in San Antonio, Tx provide the first responder/pill dispensers/”nurse”.

]]> By: Brant Mittler http://www.john-goodman-blog.com/revisiting-the-syllogism/comment-page-1/#comment-41530 Brant Mittler Wed, 18 Mar 2009 13:11:06 +0000 http://www.john-goodman-blog.com/?p=2518#comment-41530 And while you're at it, please note that in today's article about the Massachusetts health care plan, the NY Times did not see fit to quote even one doctor on the progress and outlook for the plan. It's obvious that doctors- and patients for that matter -don't count anymore. Health care policy there (and soon everywhere) is being set by policy wonks and politicians and insurance company executives. That's why very soon your doctor is going to be a nurse at Wal-Mart, highly rated by Zagat. And while you’re at it, please note that in today’s article about the Massachusetts health care plan, the NY Times did not see fit to quote even one doctor on the progress and outlook for the plan. It’s obvious that doctors- and patients for that matter -don’t count anymore. Health care policy there (and soon everywhere) is being set by policy wonks and politicians and insurance company executives. That’s why very soon your doctor is going to be a nurse at Wal-Mart, highly rated by Zagat.

]]> By: Frank G. Opelka http://www.john-goodman-blog.com/revisiting-the-syllogism/comment-page-1/#comment-41529 Frank G. Opelka Wed, 18 Mar 2009 13:09:17 +0000 http://www.john-goodman-blog.com/?p=2518#comment-41529 John, I enjoyed your comments at the Brookings ACO panel and wish more physicians could realize the contributions they can make to the value proposition. Great presentation. I followed in a later panel that same day to give the specialists perspective of life within an ACO. John,

I enjoyed your comments at the Brookings ACO panel and wish more physicians could realize the contributions they can make to the value proposition. Great presentation.

I followed in a later panel that same day to give the specialists perspective of life within an ACO.

]]> By: John Goodman http://www.john-goodman-blog.com/revisiting-the-syllogism/comment-page-1/#comment-41527 John Goodman Wed, 18 Mar 2009 09:06:51 +0000 http://www.john-goodman-blog.com/?p=2518#comment-41527 Answer to Uwe: Yes. I most definitely include myself on the IQ deficit when contemplating health policy. I am only today realizing things I should have seen a decade ago -- if only I had been more alert. Answer to Uwe: Yes. I most definitely include myself on the IQ deficit when contemplating health policy. I am only today realizing things I should have seen a decade ago — if only I had been more alert.

]]> By: DoctorSH http://www.john-goodman-blog.com/revisiting-the-syllogism/comment-page-1/#comment-41522 DoctorSH Wed, 18 Mar 2009 00:32:46 +0000 http://www.john-goodman-blog.com/?p=2518#comment-41522 Why are physicians sitting back and waiting to be told what will happen to our healthcare system? Physicians are the entry point to the entire system, yet the input of solo private physicians are not being heard. More money into the system will only make it worse. We need to find a way to level the playing for field for individuals to obtain insurance, if they choose to purchase it. Individuals need to have some skin in the game if we are ever to bring down costs. The consumer, through their purchasing of care, can bring down costs and spawn major efficiencies, if allowed. The present system has no cost controls by the patient, only by the third party. And where has that led us, but to a system that accounts for 16% of the GDP. Why are physicians sitting back and waiting to be told what will happen to our healthcare system? Physicians are the entry point to the entire system, yet the input of solo private physicians are not being heard.
More money into the system will only make it worse. We need to find a way to level the playing for field for individuals to obtain insurance, if they choose to purchase it. Individuals need to have some skin in the game if we are ever to bring down costs. The consumer, through their purchasing of care, can bring down costs and spawn major efficiencies, if allowed. The present system has no cost controls by the patient, only by the third party. And where has that led us, but to a system that accounts for 16% of the GDP.

]]> By: Mark Kellen http://www.john-goodman-blog.com/revisiting-the-syllogism/comment-page-1/#comment-41506 Mark Kellen Tue, 17 Mar 2009 14:11:23 +0000 http://www.john-goodman-blog.com/?p=2518#comment-41506 Excellent summary of our problem. As a physician, I also would like to add anther point to your discussion. Easily 60 - 70% of chronic health conditions pre age 80 are self inflicted, as no one lives forever. I daily tell people in very specific terms how to stay healthy, yet very few actually listen. I also live what i preach, so I am not a 300 pound physician saying do as I say, not as I do. Therefore, I would love to hear Mr. Obama tell us what magic he will use to suddenly convince people to eat healthy, exercise regularly, sleep regularly, maintain healthy relationships, avoid substance abuse, and eliminate promiscuous behaviors. Excellent summary of our problem. As a physician, I also would like to add anther point to your discussion. Easily 60 – 70% of chronic health conditions pre age 80 are self inflicted, as no one lives forever. I daily tell people in very specific terms how to stay healthy, yet very few actually listen. I also live what i preach, so I am not a 300 pound physician saying do as I say, not as I do. Therefore, I would love to hear Mr. Obama tell us what magic he will use to suddenly convince people to eat healthy, exercise regularly, sleep regularly, maintain healthy relationships, avoid substance abuse, and eliminate promiscuous behaviors.

]]> By: Bill Waters http://www.john-goodman-blog.com/revisiting-the-syllogism/comment-page-1/#comment-41504 Bill Waters Tue, 17 Mar 2009 13:39:13 +0000 http://www.john-goodman-blog.com/?p=2518#comment-41504 Dear Dr Goodman, I sent this letter to the members of Pres. Obama's health care team with copies of my book, TWO DAYS That Ruined Your Health Care . . . I am not waiting to exhale. Dear Dr Goodman,
I sent this letter to the members of Pres. Obama’s health care team with copies of my book, TWO DAYS That Ruined Your Health Care . . .
I am not waiting to exhale.

]]> By: Uwe E. Reinhardt http://www.john-goodman-blog.com/revisiting-the-syllogism/comment-page-1/#comment-41503 Uwe E. Reinhardt Tue, 17 Mar 2009 13:38:10 +0000 http://www.john-goodman-blog.com/?p=2518#comment-41503 John: Before I respond, tell me this. Did your IQ also drop by 15 points while you were writing this? I may have to adjust the pitch of my comments to the lower level, if it obtained. John:

Before I respond, tell me this. Did your IQ also drop by 15 points while you were writing this? I may have to adjust the pitch of my comments to the lower level, if it obtained.

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