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I have been saying that doctors should not deal with anyone that is involved in obamacare.  This is one way to help it "die on the vine."  Well lo and behold, I just heard that a famous doctor's center in Houston has a sign that states: Will Not Accept ACA (obamacare) patients.  With the looming court case that may declare obamacare unconstitutional, and with what the doctors are starting to do, there may light at the end of the tunnel! 

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I say that patients should not go to doctors that don"t accept ACA. Lets see how well that works out......

why would I not go there? I have insurance that I've CHOSE to purchase....OH...and those Doctors WILL see me! I think it work out very well....I get the best care, and I don't have to wait in line.

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What exactly was wrong with healthcare that had to be dealt with?

GREED by the insurance companys, healthcare facilities, pharmaceutical companys and so forth.....and the poor getting free healthcare anyhow with no penalty, or someone choosing not to buy insurance when they can afford it, but when something happens they get free help or go bankrupt because they dont have healthcare. Some may not be able to afford it beacause of pre-existing conditions. Some may be denied because of pre-existing conditions.

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I'm not a fan of obamacare, but how can some of you sit here with a straight face and say healthcare was fine pre 2008? Are you serious?

 

It was fine by me...liked my coverage and was fine with my premium.

 

Besides, why does every problem need to be addressed on the federal level...that's not a very fiscally conservative view.

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Had they tried to do anything when they held the office, we probably would not be discusing obamacare.

Some day you are going to understand that government is not the solution to all issues.  Greece is in the middle of that discovery.  Sorry, but "trying" is not the solution.  Pat Knight "tried" at Lamar.

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Exactly, it was fine by YOU, not by the millions of Americans who go bankrupt over medical bills.

I'm no healthcare expert, but on the surface it seems Canada has a pretty alright system. If I recall correctly, healthcare taxes come out of their paycheck, and if they need a bandaid or prescription they normal uninflated prices. I went to the clinic the other day for a cold and the total bill would've been $400 without insurance. That's just stupid.

It was fine by me...liked my coverage and was fine with my premium.
 
Besides, why does every problem need to be addressed on the federal level...that's not a very fiscally conservative view.

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