Libertarian Healthcare

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I'm a libertarian nurse. Ask me anything.

Yes? What. Tell me you can read his last post for the 10th about freedom of choice, and not realize he is talking about Libertarianism. I just called it before he posted it. I also wish he would quit making my point for me (albeit badly). I had nothing to add to the thread after that.

Oh, and Heron? Far? What model would you think would be better for Healthcare?

No, Meathead, I was saying the baby's name was Shane!

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Specializes in MICU, ED, Med/Surg, SNF, LTC, DNS.
No, Meathead, I was saying the baby's name was Shane!

Oops. Still on cloud 9. No, I wish.

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Specializes in Hospice.
Yes? What. Tell me you can read his last post for the 10th about freedom of choice, and not realize he is talking about Libertarianism. I just called it before he posted it. I also wish he would quit making my point for me (albeit badly). I had nothing to add to the thread after that.

Oh, and Heron? Far? What model would you think would be better for Healthcare?

Non-profit single payor. Eliminate the insurance industry altogether, pay fair prices for both goods and labor.

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Specializes in MICU, ED, Med/Surg, SNF, LTC, DNS.
Non-profit single payor. Eliminate the insurance industry altogether, pay fair prices for both goods and labor.

So, a hybrid to socialized medicine? I could get behind that. But, I would like to see the government fix the model that is already in place. Namely, Medicare. However, it could be argued that the biggest problem with Medicare, is that private insurance companies are the ones administering it.

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Specializes in Critical care, tele, Medical-Surgical.

My husband and I have had Medicare for many years. We chose a supplement because Medicare Advantage plans don't let you choose any provider. Because Medicare pays about 80% the supplement company has never paid more in a month than what we pay for the premium. They make a profit from us every month.

With single payer expanded Medicare for All there would be no need for private insurance. Everyone would be covered.

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Specializes in NICU, PICU, Transport, L&D, Hospice.

so much for having the "libertarian" tell us about his flavor of health care.

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Specializes in MICU, ED, Med/Surg, SNF, LTC, DNS.

Just remember to ask a question. ;)

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