Free market and all that when it comes to insurance companies, etc.

[The Straight Story]

You know, we hear people tell us companies will do the right thing. They will retain good employees, don't need the govt getting in the way, etc and so on.....

From news I read today:

Denver boy, 9, died after state-benefits error denied him asthma medication
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=389x7648936

My insurance company just sent me a letter today informing me that they will no longer pay
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=389x7643898

Blue Cross Accused of Predatory Pricing

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (CN) - In a class action in state court, four medical groups accuse Blue Cross Blue Shield of monopolizing insured medical services in Alabama through its preferred medical doctor (PMD) requirements and "exclusionary" and "predatory conduct" designed to eliminate competition. The physicians say Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama controls 80 percent of the state's commercially insured residents.
The complaint in Jefferson County Circuit Court claims that Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama excludes physicians from practicing in the state by refusing to give them a provider number if they do not accept its underpayment.
Dr. David Williamson and four medical groups claim that saying no to Blue Cross, and refusing to accept the PMD status it requires, would mean financial ruin for hospitals and doctors.

http://www.courthousenews.com/2010/02/01/24234.htm


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Need I go on?

Companies are in the business of ONE thing - to make profit for their investors. Those investors may be in Saudi Arabia, England, US, etc - they don't give one iota of care about people. Outsource if it makes more money, deny claims if it makes more money, lie/cheat/etc if you can make more money.

Some wonder why we want to nationalize Health Care? Because we are not focused on the profit side, we are focused on the human side.

What was it that Jesus fellow said about money being the root of all evil? Hmmmm, wonder why so many fundies on the right are sucking at the tit of the golden calf instead of following the words of the guy whom they claim to be like when they call themselves 'CHRISTians'....

'The best health care money can buy is here in the US' they say - key word here being 'buy'.

How about this - 'The best salvation you can buy'. According to your beliefs you would not have salvation if Jesus did not come down here and die for you (and yeah, I am a christian myself, so I feel qualified to complain here) how would you get into heaven???? Hell, there were not even any taxes involved, Jesus had to suffer and die - and you are not willing to chip in a few more bucks to save the life of others?

You are not christians, you are the ones we were warned about in the bible - the false church.