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Common Cents Change


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086265 commented on From patient to partner.
I guess we research our next car or big-screen TV -- or even the next movie we see -- more than we research health care treatments. Though some people do that religiously. Plus, health is stuff we'd rather not think about. But we pay for that attitude. What happens in the doc's office is just a small sliver of health care. What we do the rest of the time is just important.
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Katie Rafael commented on Hello 21st century: electronic records for all.
Yes the courts have gone digital why can't the hospitals?
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Katie Rafael commented on The Government’s role: Considering the reform bill.
I am wondering when we will actually feel the affect of the new bill?
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Killroy71 says:

Depends who you are -- if uninsured, you could get into high risk pool Sept or Oct. ...here's a source I like: http://healthreform.kff.org/

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Laura Marshall commented on From patient to partner.
With all the resources readily available, this shouldn't be too hard, but I feel that most patients don't take the time
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Laura Marshall commented on A shift to best practices.
I wonder if this will ever actually happen?!
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Laura Marshall commented on A sense of community: be smart-pass it on.
Yes health insurance is a community effort after all!
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Even after reform, the issue is largely unresolved.

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lies in a new culture: one where prices,
costs and effectiveness are more transparent.

And you, as patients, take a more vital role.

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