As the mother of a profoundly disabled child, this issue is very near and dear to my heart. There are many things broken in our our current medical system. However, I do not believe we need a complete re-haul and I certainly do not agree with more government oversight. They are the ones who messed it up in the first place. Anyone who believes they will not have to wait for services under the new plan, has never been in a military hospital. Not pretty people. Not at all.
I am already familiar with the "panels" the President is suggesting. We have to submit to one each year with medicaid, to renew Courtney's benefits. Nothing is overlooked, nothing taken for granted. It is not pretty and the argument has been around for a LONG time. Check out Ronald Reagan in 1961:
So take a moment to read/listen to them and leave a comment letting me know what you think.
Blessings,
Mary