Comments on: Affordable health care

By: Your ER Doc

Your ER Doc — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 01:45:40 +0000

still here just very busy of late!

By: Your ER Doc

Your ER Doc — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 00:28:16 +0000

Sorry! I’ve been doing way too much administrative nonsense!

By: tb

tb — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 15:18:38 +0000

Where are you, ER Doc….???!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Miss you!

By: Your ER Doc

Your ER Doc — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 21:34:59 +0000

Another example of the complexities of our health insurance system, and the inefficiencies inherent within it. I’m glad your COBRA expenses will be more reasonable after the new stimulus bill. However, I think until we fix the fundamental inefficiencies in health care delivery, this country is heading off a financial cliff.

By: TDB

TDB — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 09:11:39 +0000

I lost my job this month due to company layoffs which means my insurance coverage is ending in a few days. Because of preexisting medical conditions I cannot afford to not be covered so until I get a job with insurance I have to pay COBRA. Not cool, but if I am not covered when I get new insurance they might decide not to cover condititon “x” for a year to 18 months or in some cases, they will not cover the condition at all.
If you have a preexisting condition I would recommend looking for options if you can not get COBRA from your old job. Right now due to the passing of the stimulus bill (don’t care how you feel about it), apparently employers are required to pay 65% of the cost of COBRA. This starts 3/1/09. I was so glad to discover I am able to be covered for less than half of the cost I expecting

By: MLP

MLP — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 17:15:50 +0000

I really enjoy watching him speak. He is so passionate about his work and it’s hard not to really like and respect him for it.

By: Your ER Doc

Your ER Doc — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 04:58:02 +0000

Hoffman is a a legend in emergency medicine. Very bright man.

By: MLP

MLP — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 19:22:18 +0000

I just noted you did your academia at UCLA. I have seen Dr. Hoffman in a few CME conferences. He’s quite a guy!

By: MLP

MLP — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 19:16:50 +0000

Good advice doctor! I just found your site and find in quite good. Thanks for your efforts.
MLP

By: Your ER Doc

Your ER Doc — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 01:33:47 +0000

Wait, you sound surprised. . .