South Korea vs. Trump

As I was reading different articles about President Trump and South Korea it is quite scary, to think of the possibilities of what the outcome could be. One of the articles that stood out to me is www.cnn.com/2017/04/25/politics/trump-north-korea-taunts 

  Not that I am saying I agree with this, but I do understand it.  Even after the United Nations has sanctioned them South Korea has been doing whatever they want to do in the regards to the continuation of producing and testing nuclear weapons.   It appears that they are building up their army also. My questions and concerns are to why?  Is it to show the other countries they are ready for war if it is warranted, or is it with the intentions to start one?  With no apparent threat to South Korea, they are threatening the United States and North Korea with this continuing show of force. Trump and his administration felt that we needed to show South Korea that we are prepared.  That their continuing actions are not going unnoticed.  Patience with South Korea has grown thin. Trump has even requested China’s help in convincing South Korea to co-operate with the United States and the other countries and stop making nuclear weapons. 

                South Korea, as well as other countries need to realize and understand that the United States administration is not the same. That they will not just sit by and wait for them to start a war without our retaliation.  Fighting back against terrorism, to protect ourselves and aide other countries. 

In response to the article  Within the Red, White and Blue: The Health Insurance Exchange a.k.a. Obamacare a.k...

While, I have to agree there is a limited availability of providers for those covered under Obamacare, what is covered is more than what was previously a choice. I to had the luxury of Tricare insurance. Looking at my own personal healthcare expenses to those paid out through various insurance seemed outrageous and just unfair. Working in Revenue Integrity, for a non profit Hospital that recently merged with a for profit organization was a huge transition within itself. Overall, we have to look at who and what is going to pay and the criteria that must be meet in order to allow reimbursement etc.. The problem is many companies/providers are not willing to put the necessary leg work in to guarantee reimbursement for services. On a side note I do personally know of several individuals who would otherwise not have coverage do to employment status, health conditions, and a few full time students. One case I saw first -hand was the symptoms of Hep C. in a patient long term. Under Obama Care the medication to do more than just treat but cure was covered. This medication is taken daily at whooping $1k per pill. Treating more than symptoms and preventing further issues is why Obama Care exists. Looking at the bigger picture and the future ahead in healthcare. The luxury of healthcare many of us take for granted do to our own circumstances shouldn't be eliminated completely but re-evaluated.

Preventative

As adults we face decisions daily, some of our consequences have an instant reaction while others are not faced until months later. Women we know anatomy naturally chose to  carry those decisions for months. As, such shouldn't women have the right in what they consume/use in prevention? My topic is not about what is or isn't morally correct for each woman is different and her decision alone to make, the point I hope to prove is that she should have options.

Before, taking office the Trump administration spoke frequently about repealing the Affordable Care Act. For many of Americans this is a huge concern more specifically women. Birth control is seen as a preventative medicine by both the medical community and most of society.  Currently, under the Act, mandates that all FDA-approved birth control methods be provided with no co-pay when provided in-network.  Concerns of when and how these changes would go into affect has caused a panic in woman.  An increase for long-term prevention IUD's, has increased not out of necessarily need but fear.  I agree that abstinence is always best, but we have to look at the generation and reality of society today. Providing options and the ability to access them all, allows for better outcomes. 

When we are forced to look at the alternatives the statistics are overwhelming. 

The risk and horrifying conditions some women endure, because of lack of financial means when choosing to terminate life.  

A growing trend that has allowed numerous seasons of the popular reality t.v. "Teen Mom." Displaying the harsh reality of lives in turmoil because of lack of prevention and preparedness.  

Sadly, many woman daily are forced into sexual intercourse.

These are just some of the factors that one most consider when we think about Preventative Care. Whose is really covered under the Act and all the alternative options. If administration takes away options are we prepared for the outcomes to follow.