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John, you’re looking at the whole picture. You’re basing your case on facts. That’s NOTFAIR. We’ll have to send you to reeducation camp.
Posted by: Timothy J. Wheeler
How clever, John! Well done.
Posted by: Martin Gibson
Thanks.
Don’t you ever find it interesting that the rebuttal to misdeeds or wrongful activities is to avoid the sum and substance of the information furnished and attack another target to deflect and disguise the issues.
Why not find offer solutions for those issues that Moore brings up and be productive? Ah, that is not the way for propagandists!
What in the world could be your motivation? Let me guess; and guess.
Posted by: Nicholas D. Ricco
I read you Michael Moore site and have this comment for you.
While it may be true that some people are referred to other facilities and cannot get health care from the practitioner or facility of choice here in the US. I know of no credible case where medical attention was denied solely because of the patients ability to pay.
The small number that get referred out are usually done because the facility or practitioner is simply overwhelmed with cases and cannot take another one. Not because of payment issues.
The ethic in US health is to treat first and worry about payment second.
I know this first hand. I have sufferd from chronic debilitating illnesses for the last 25 years. Insurance companies do not like me. I cannot blame them but doctors love me. This is because they expand their knowledge and understanding of a very difficult disease by examining me.
I would be dead if i lived in the UK.
Posted by: Bill Carroll
How about a site that tells the GOOD things!
Posted by: Michael Gorton
This is the best anti-Sicko information available? The US health care system is a joke.
Posted by: jimmy
Anyone who says that the finest health care in the world is not in the US is certifiably crazy. However the inequities in the system, the bureaucratic BS and the fact that the insurance industry basically controls the delivery of care does effect outcomes, access, etc. The insurance industry is truly Dr No, and by their own admission, their primary responsibiilty is to provide a profit for their share holders. (f there is a down year, they are free to 1) increase premiums, 2) decrease services to patients, 3) decrease reimbursement to the physicians.
So when Aetna, United or the Blues say their revenue is up, they are telling us that the above three facts have come into play.
My profession has been unwilling to monitor, police or discipline itself. The craziness being generated about the Electronic Medical Record has recently been shown by a study from Harvard and Yale, that outcomes were no different than patients for whom there were no EMRs.
If we are to affect change, physicians need to; Do the right thing, to the right patient, for the right reason, in the right place, by the right person, for the right price. (My rule of 6)
Posted by: Dr. Bob
What!!! nobody dies in the American health care system waiting for care? My brother was in the revolving door of health care and has never been properly treated for his health problems in over 30 years. When his money ran out guess who picked up the cost. It is the most expensive socialized health care in the world. How much does that cost the taxpayer? And why do so many Americans use the emergency room for primary care? The insurance industry & hospitals should be held accountable for their crimes.
Posted by: John Harvey
This news article about Sicko made me laugh a lot.
“Yeah he’s not perfect, but he is definitely better than the alternative, probably” said Doug Samson the groups spokesman about the Director. “Sure 70% of all the statistics for Sicko fell directly out of his ass, but at least it started a conversation about the American Medical System.” he added. Michael was unreachable for comment but was said to have been “flattered” and grateful that “all the hard work I’ve put in, misreporting and making up lies to uncover those already lying has been worth it”.
I found almost everything on this blog to be anecdotal. We can always find stories to support our views. I have studied the healthcare and Medicare systems for a long time. Michael uses anecdotes, but also uses facts and figures, which I do not find on this blog.
Posted by: Barbara Dickman
Great site! Thanks for doing the research we need to debunk the popular myths of MM. Documenting line by line the lies of Sicko is powerful, but only to those who really want to know the truth. Many just want to believe what they believe.
Posted by: Steve
Hate email sent to the NCPA:
I truly wish you and your loved ones terminal illness your so-called private market screw driven insurance can’t cure. That’s what greed driven people like you deserve. Suffer
The NCPA's response: We wish you and your loved ones only the best, and we will continue to work our hardest to make sure that if they ever do require health care, they get the best possible care at the lowest cost.
John, you’re looking at the whole picture. You’re basing your case on facts. That’s NOT FAIR. We’ll have to send you to reeducation camp.
Posted by: Timothy J. WheelerHow clever, John! Well done.
Posted by: Martin GibsonThanks.
Don’t you ever find it interesting that the rebuttal to misdeeds or wrongful activities is to avoid the sum and substance of the information furnished and attack another target to deflect and disguise the issues.
Why not find offer solutions for those issues that Moore brings up and be productive? Ah, that is not the way for propagandists!
What in the world could be your motivation? Let me guess; and guess.
Posted by: Nicholas D. RiccoI read you Michael Moore site and have this comment for you.
While it may be true that some people are referred to other facilities and cannot get health care from the practitioner or facility of choice here in the US. I know of no credible case where medical attention was denied solely because of the patients ability to pay.
The small number that get referred out are usually done because the facility or practitioner is simply overwhelmed with cases and cannot take another one. Not because of payment issues.
The ethic in US health is to treat first and worry about payment second.
I know this first hand. I have sufferd from chronic debilitating illnesses for the last 25 years. Insurance companies do not like me. I cannot blame them but doctors love me. This is because they expand their knowledge and understanding of a very difficult disease by examining me.
I would be dead if i lived in the UK.
Posted by: Bill CarrollHow about a site that tells the GOOD things!
Posted by: Michael GortonThis is the best anti-Sicko information available? The US health care system is a joke.
Posted by: jimmyAnyone who says that the finest health care in the world is not in the US is certifiably crazy. However the inequities in the system, the bureaucratic BS and the fact that the insurance industry basically controls the delivery of care does effect outcomes, access, etc. The insurance industry is truly Dr No, and by their own admission, their primary responsibiilty is to provide a profit for their share holders. (f there is a down year, they are free to 1) increase premiums, 2) decrease services to patients, 3) decrease reimbursement to the physicians.
So when Aetna, United or the Blues say their revenue is up, they are telling us that the above three facts have come into play.
My profession has been unwilling to monitor, police or discipline itself. The craziness being generated about the Electronic Medical Record has recently been shown by a study from Harvard and Yale, that outcomes were no different than patients for whom there were no EMRs.
If we are to affect change, physicians need to; Do the right thing, to the right patient, for the right reason, in the right place, by the right person, for the right price. (My rule of 6)
Posted by: Dr. BobWhat!!! nobody dies in the American health care system waiting for care? My brother was in the revolving door of health care and has never been properly treated for his health problems in over 30 years. When his money ran out guess who picked up the cost. It is the most expensive socialized health care in the world. How much does that cost the taxpayer? And why do so many Americans use the emergency room for primary care? The insurance industry & hospitals should be held accountable for their crimes.
Posted by: John HarveyThis news article about Sicko made me laugh a lot.
“Yeah he’s not perfect, but he is definitely better than the alternative, probably” said Doug Samson the groups spokesman about the Director. “Sure 70% of all the statistics for Sicko fell directly out of his ass, but at least it started a conversation about the American Medical System.” he added. Michael was unreachable for comment but was said to have been “flattered” and grateful that “all the hard work I’ve put in, misreporting and making up lies to uncover those already lying has been worth it”.
http://www.rad-ish.com/michael-moore-crowned-better-than-the-alternative/
Posted by: bobI found almost everything on this blog to be anecdotal. We can always find stories to support our views. I have studied the healthcare and Medicare systems for a long time. Michael uses anecdotes, but also uses facts and figures, which I do not find on this blog.
Posted by: Barbara DickmanGreat site! Thanks for doing the research we need to debunk the popular myths of MM. Documenting line by line the lies of Sicko is powerful, but only to those who really want to know the truth. Many just want to believe what they believe.
Posted by: SteveHate email sent to the NCPA: I truly wish you and your loved ones terminal illness your so-called private market screw driven insurance can’t cure. That’s what greed driven people like you deserve. Suffer
The NCPA's response: We wish you and your loved ones only the best, and we will continue to work our hardest to make sure that if they ever do require health care, they get the best possible care at the lowest cost.
Posted by: NCPA