tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329279.post7948194083526936494..comments2023-08-25T05:18:29.312-06:00Comments on Madville Times: Heavy Hitters for Health Coverage Reform: SDSU Rally Tuesday!caheidelbergerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03261598066395322681noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329279.post-59983302875514474822009-10-20T07:15:56.150-06:002009-10-20T07:15:56.150-06:00Fundraisers: I'm really uneasy trying to cover...Fundraisers: I'm really uneasy trying to cover skyrocketing catastrophic costs with spaghetti feeds and poker runs. The money we raised in Madison on DQ Miracle Treat Day would be wiped out by one hard round of chemo for one patient.<br /><br />Government grants -- do I hear the Republican in the room supporting more money from Uncle Sam?<br /><br />Charges to the patient -- higher deductibles? Ban private insurance?caheidelbergerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03261598066395322681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329279.post-30367792422956637382009-10-19T17:12:34.088-06:002009-10-19T17:12:34.088-06:00We need three items for quality health care (1) Ch...We need three items for quality health care (1) Charges to the patient. (2) Fundraisers to pay for patient care that is not profitable. (3) Government grants.<br /><br />The health care debate is leaning towards a government takeover of the health care system. If the goal is to provide access to rural areas and to provide care to those unable to receive it the best way forward is to increase grants.Thad Wassonnoreply@blogger.com