House passes health care bill on 219-212 vote

AOII Angel · #1 03-22-2010, 08:26 AM

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Its also not "a government takeover of the US health system" or "the decision that will lead to the ultimate destruction of the United States"...so chill people...really

I agree with this statement. I'm glad the hoopla is over. Change freaks everyone out. They've done a really good job of making people believe that this bill is a lot of things that it's not. It's been passed, good or bad. Personally, I'm glad that nearly everyone will now (by 2014) be insured. We already pay for everyone anyway.

ZTA72 · #2 03-22-2010, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by AOII Angel

Personally, I'm glad that nearly everyone will now (by 2014) be insured. We already pay for everyone anyway.

I agree with both statements. What is going to be interesting is how this effects the next generation of physicians. My daughters have to choose by May 15 which school they will attend. At least one of their peers, who has been accepted, has chosen not to attend med school because of this legislation. Short sighted on her part? We all need a crystal ball for that one.

DrPhil · #3 03-22-2010, 10:15 AM

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I agree with both statements. What is going to be interesting is how this effects the next generation of physicians. My daughters have to choose by May 15 which school they will attend. At least one of their peers, who has been accepted, has chosen not to attend med school because of this legislation. Short sighted on her part? We all need a crystal ball for that one.

I think that was shortsighted and hasty on her part. She will probably regret that decision.

AOII Angel · #4 03-22-2010, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by ZTA72

I agree with both statements. What is going to be interesting is how this effects the next generation of physicians. My daughters have to choose by May 15 which school they will attend. At least one of their peers, who has been accepted, has chosen not to attend med school because of this legislation. Short sighted on her part? We all need a crystal ball for that one.

You know, I have heard so many older MDs say they wouldn't recommend anyone go into medicine....when I was going into medical school! It's one of those things. Older physicians see the glass as half empty. They used to be able to do anything the wanted to do without documenting anything. I think that medicine is a very rewarding field and the majority of us are and will remain well paid. In fact, if I was told today that I had to go back and start medical school again today, I'd do it all over again! No questions asked.

I think that people going into medicine need to go into it with their eyes open and need to go for the right reasons. It's no longer a field where you can print money. It should be a calling. I'm here to help people. I should be compensated for being highly educated, but their is no reason that I should have unlimited compesation and no reason I should cheat the system. When I hear people say they will leave medicine because of this new bill, I want to say, "Here's the door!"

DrPhil · #5 03-22-2010, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by AOII Angel

You know, I have heard so many older MDs say they wouldn't recommend anyone go into medicine....when I was going into medical school! It's one of those things. Older physicians see the glass as half empty. They used to be able to do anything the wanted to do without documenting anything. I think that medicine is a very rewarding field and the majority of us are and will remain well paid. In fact, if I was told today that I had to go back and start medical school again today, I'd do it all over again! No questions asked.

I think that people going into medicine need to go into it with their eyes open and need to go for the right reasons. It's no longer a field where you can print money. It should be a calling. I'm here to help people. I should be compensated for being highly educated, but their is no reason that I should have unlimited compesation and no reason I should cheat the system. When I hear people say they will leave medicine because of this new bill, I want to say, "Here's the door!"

Great post.

The good thing is that I believe the majority of people in the field are there for the reasons that you are there. The people who are running away because of this bill won't be missed.

ZTA72 · #6 03-22-2010, 11:50 AM

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You know, I have heard so many older MDs say they wouldn't recommend anyone go into medicine"

They (my daughters) have heard it all from family and friends. We (parents) although very biased, haha, are trying to let the girls make their own life choices. I will admit that we nudged them a little in this direction. They been around medicine all their lives. It's not a choice to make without considering all the sacrifices. I don't think any 22 year old can know/predict what their future career will hold.

AOII Angel · #7 03-22-2010, 11:56 AM

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They (my daughters) have heard it all from family and friends. We (parents) although very biased, haha, are trying to let the girls make their own life choices. I will admit that we nudged them a little in this direction. They been around medicine all their lives. It's not a choice to make without considering all the sacrifices. I don't think any 22 year old can know/predict what their future career will hold.

I agree. It's not an easy life, and a lot of people regret the choice. I'm glad I don't!

Honeykiss1974 · #8 03-22-2010, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by AOII Angel

I agree with this statement. I'm glad the hoopla is over. Change freaks everyone out. They've done a really good job of making people believe that this bill is a lot of things that it's not. It's been passed, good or bad. Personally, I'm glad that nearly everyone will now (by 2014) be insured. We already pay for everyone anyway.

You posted my thoughts, with the bolded being oh so true (based on my years of working in finance for a non-for-profit hospital and a for-profit healthsystem).

On another note, Beryana I went through EXACTLY what you're going through (low thyroid and doctors who just based your treatment on your blood test and not anything else). I ended up finding a great physician outside of my network and just paid the out of pocket expense. :sad: Fortunately for me, my job switched to a mandatory open choice plan, so now its no longer an issue but good heavens I understand your frustration and situation though. Total and complete care should always be #1, but unfortunately its not.

Good luck!