Tuesday September 15, 2009 at 8:38
“I have no self-interest in this fight beyond wanting to wanting to see less tragedy and suffering in the world.”
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Doctors for America - Bringing Doctors Voices to Health Care Reform
Dr. Alice Chen describes her motivation for health care reform. I share her motivation. I see a brighter future in which government plays its right and appropriate role regulating the excesses of the insurance industry:
People should not be kicked off their insurance when they become ill.
People should not be denied care because of pre-existing conditions.
Almost every one of us in practice cares for people who have suffered deeply from the status quo. Patients who cannot afford the multiple co-pays for the meds they need to regulate their chronic conditions. Patients who have to wait while I jump through administrative hoops to obtain permission from insurance bureaucrats.
We can do better.
