tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4207451647415222161.post3144056464611871156..comments2017-07-28T20:18:27.054-07:00Comments on Health Policy and a Pint: August Topic: Health Care and American ValuesSylviahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06325799042672079572noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4207451647415222161.post-85317660607524178542009-09-17T19:41:04.581-07:002009-09-17T19:41:04.581-07:00First and foremost, I admire that this author has ...First and foremost, I admire that this author has the audacity to question the phrasing that opponents of health care reform present in their arguments of a health care system based on "American values". <br /><br />1. As the author stated, American values is the concept of equal opportunity for all. I think the availability of means and non-discriminating options open to all Americans or residents of the US embodies that idea. Even the idea of respecting individualism (i.e. those who elect to not have coverage under any accommodations) is an American ideal that the healthcare reform might consider incorporating. While i disagree with someone who makes the case for not obtaining affordable healthcare, I will respect their unique belief. <br /><br />2.I agree with his description of choice and provided an explanation of the idea of freedom of choice.<br /><br />3. The idea of cost effective, efficient healthcare system garners my support. I ponder if copayment, deductible, and premium obligations should be modified according to an individual's income. If so, would there be disparities in the types of services covered because different financial amounts might enable some services to be subsidized by the insurance coverage and others not to fall in that category. <br /><br />4. I think patients ought to be able to have certain tests done for them if they provide a reasonable explanation as determined by a physician operating under the guidelines of a policy-making oversight agency. For example, I believe people should be able to request and receive an assortment of allergy tests particularly if they underwent anaphylatic shock when exposed to one type of allergen. Thereby, they could know what other allergens adversely affect their system. <br /><br />5. A system that incorporates affordability, accessibility, prevention, effective management of chronic diseases, and elimination of health disparities is what we need.Ashley McWilliamsnoreply@blogger.com