The most recent 20 comments posted to Making Light by Hugh:

Steve @54

Conservatives like to say that if consumers had more say in paying health care costs directly, then market forces would come into play and slow the increase.

This was the argument - and I was employed by a company making it in 1985 - for increased deductable amounts, copays and employee share of premiums. Employees would be 'responsible consumers' and help drive down health care costs.

After at least 24 years, I have to ask, How's that working out for you?

Yeah, I thought so. The argument fails, at least in part because we go to doctors because they know more than we do. We want access to specialists because they know more than our doctors do.

To continue the argument for having patients second guess the need to see their doctor, I'll hand the podium over to Mr. Jim Henson.

DBratman (@8) beat me to the recommendation, but I second it. I like Annwn's version; their version of Cutty Wren is also worth listening to.

Teresa @44:

You win, and please pass the brain bleach.

My favorite response to the AP demand is currently S.L. Veihl's. I'd quote some of it, but I can't afford dinner at a good french restaurant, I'm afraid.

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