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.