My question is why does everyone and every politician say these freaking words---GOOD HEALTH INSURANCE? We sure as heck just need good health care. The lobby scum has us all brain washed. What the heck will even the very best health care insurance do? How many riders will still keep the less fortunate under the pond scum? Insurance companies are at record profits, so why can't the government at least break even. ONE WORD---GOVERNMENT--Ok maybe I should have said managment. I fell through the right crack once and signed up for the VA. I now drive a van often to haul DAV to Iowa City, approx 2 1/2 hrs away. I have done this volenteer driving for approx five years now. Approx two months ago I hauled a man from Manchester Iowa that said they did a poor job. That was the first person to complain, otherwise we get very good care, at a very cheap price. There are scheduling delays, but guess what? Every other hospital has the same issues. I'm here to say they do a WONDERFUL JOB, they are very friendly and professional. I'm sure there are some articicial smiles, but I sure can't tell what ones they might be. And I'm here to explain that alot of veterans seem to think bathing, shaving, washing their cloths costs more than the smokes and alcahol they drink. Mental issues are pretty high overall I would say unfortunatly. I get some comfort knowing that the drugs I'm taking are not going to get my doctor a vacatain paid for by the drug company. The doctor must therefore think I need them. I might add that acording to a C-span show one day they said medicare pays 68% more for one of the drugs. Same company same drug, only the VA can negotiate prices, medicare NOT. Hummmmm? For those veterans that don't get good care, my heart goes out to you, I can't imagine. I hope this changes, because it can work, wish I had the answers. I have a good friend that worked for this same hospital, he was in charge of facilities. He said they might need doctors, nurses and parking, but Congress would give them money (large chunks) for repairs. He showed me walls they were going to tear out and replace--exactly like the ones they tore out. Because if they don't spend it they don't get it next year. I opened and shut some of those doors, and could find nothing wrong with the doors or walls. I'm a carpender, and can fond fault with almost anything acording to my exwife.
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