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October 2, 2020
Title: Medicaid Expansion: A Disaster for Texans
Topic: Medicare for All Boondoggle
Discussed by David Balat
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)
Part 1 of 2
Nearly half of the Texas budget goes to spending for healthcare.
However, at a time when Texas officials are talking about trimming
the state’s budget to deal with serious revenue shortfalls, one medical
organization is instead pushing the state to expand Medicaid via the
Affordable Care Act.
David Balat, with the Texas Public Policy Foundation, writes that
expanding Medicaid is the “wrong prescription for what ails America’s health
care safety net for the poor. Instead of expanding Medicaid’s reach, let’s
broaden its scope.” As the Director of TPPF’s Right on Healthcare
initiative, David has experience across the healthcare spectrum with special
expertise in healthcare finance.
More on this topic can be found
here.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
How has the COVID-19 economic shut-down effected revenue streams flowing into
Texas government coffers?
Will the projected shortfall effect the dollars available for Medicaid
expenditures? David reminds us that the money doesn’t necessarily go to health “care”;
it goes to health “insurance”.
Does having Medicaid, through a government issued Medicaid Card, equate to
receiving health care?
How many people across America do not health insurance?
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Title: Part 2 of 2 - Medicaid Expansion: A Disaster for Texans
Topic: Medicare for All Boondoggle
Discussed by David Balat
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Why is it so hard to get government officials to change?
Change is hard to sell. How do we get more dollars to those on Medicaid and
fewer dollars to the bureaucrats pushing paper?
How can we change this narrative?
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January 2, 2020
Title: Democrat President Candidates: Medicare for ALL is a Must
Topic: Medicare for All Boondoggle
Discussed by Dr. Jane Orient
with Association of American Physicians and Surgeons (www.aapsonline.org)
Democrat Presidential Candidates are sparring over how to expand
Medicare. In Dr. Jane Orient’s opinion (and the professional
medical opinion of others like her) the Democrats simply want “government-directed,
corporate-managed care for everyone.” And this is NOT the answer.
Plus, listen to find out why Dr. Orient states we may be “looking at the
possibility of a police-state tyranny”.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Do Democrat Presidential Candidates really believe that Medicare for All is an
amazing proposal that will solve all our problems?
Are the members of AAPS voicing their opinion concerning this issue?
What are they saying?
Are fewer and fewer people in countries like England (which has a
government-controlled medical care system) going to medical school? Why?
Are many physicians in America discouraging their children and grandchildren
from entering the field of medicine? Why?
What are some of the lies that Democrats say to voters about Republicans and
medical care?
What services would Medicare for All cover? Does it provide service for
everyone, or just certain people?
If Obamacare is officially ruled unconstitutional, what will happen?
What type of replacement for Obamacare should Republicans be pushing for?
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December 30, 2019
Title: Democrat President Candidates: Medicare for ALL is a Must
Topic: Medicare for All Boondoggle
Discussed by Dr. Jane Orient
with Association of American Physicians and Surgeons (www.aapsonline.org)
Democrat Presidential Candidates are sparring over how to expand
Medicare. In Dr. Jane Orient’s opinion (and the professional
medical opinion of others like her) the Democrats simply want “government-directed,
corporate-managed care for everyone.” And this is NOT the answer.
Plus, listen to find out why Dr. Orient states we may be “looking at the
possibility of a police-state tyranny”.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Do Democrat Presidential Candidates really believe that Medicare for All is an
amazing proposal that will solve all our problems?
Are the members of AAPS voicing their opinion concerning this issue?
What are they saying?
Are fewer and fewer people in countries like England (which has a
government-controlled medical care system) going to medical school? Why?
Are many physicians in America discouraging their children and grandchildren
from entering the field of medicine? Why?
What are some of the lies that Democrats say to voters about Republicans and
medical care?
What services would Medicare for All cover? Does it provide service for
everyone, or just certain people?
If Obamacare is officially ruled unconstitutional, what will happen?
What type of replacement for Obamacare should Republicans be pushing for?
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September 23, 2019
Title: I Can’t Get No Satisfaction
Topic: Medicare for All Boondoggle
Discussed by David Balat
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)
Rolling Stones singer Mick Jagger had heart surgery recently, but
not in the UK, his home. Instead, he came to the US.
David Balat, the Director of the Right on Healthcare Initiative with the
Texas Public Policy Foundation, says this of the proposed “Medicare for
All” boondoggle: “The truth about single-payer schemes like the
National Health Service or the proposed Medicare for All here in the US is that
they can't deliver the timely quality of care and choice of medications each and
every one of us may need.”
Questions/Issues Discussed:
What is the “rest of the story” behind Mick Jagger’s heart surgery in
the US? Is this a typical scenario for those seeking care in a single-payer
system?
Must people living in countries with single-payer systems ration their medical
care?
How does the quality of life in single-payer systems around the world compare to
the quality of life in the US?
Do Texans want a single-payer system? Do Americans?
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July 31, 2019
Title: The Future of Medical Care in America
Topic: Medicare for All Boondoggle
Discussed by David Balat
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)
If Canada’s Medicare for All is so great, then why are so
many Canadians coming to America for medical care?
David Balat is the Director of the Right on Healthcare initiative with Texas
Public Policy Foundation. David is a seasoned hospital executive with more
than 20 years of industry leadership and executive management experience.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Did Obama say we could keep our own doctors with the AFA? Did he also
say we could keep our current insurance?
Are Democrats today wanting to replace Obamacare with a system styled
after Canada’s system?
With regards to specialists and surgeries, how does the US rank compare to other
developed countries?
Are many Canadians now traveling to America to receive specialty care and
surgery? If so, why? Listen as David Balat explains how both Canada and England
are refusing treatment for many people…
A 2015 internal audit of the VA reported 307,000 veterans may have died waiting
for care. Is this a great indicator as to what will be in store for all
Americans if “Medicare for All” is passed?
Is a “a la carte” policy the best option for everyone? Why do the Democrats
insist on stopping this?
What is a “health reimbursement arrangement”? When will this go into
effect?
Can the reality of a of single-payer systems summarized in one word: rationing?
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Title: Can Money Buy You Health?
Topic: Medicare for All Boondoggle
Discussed by Dr. Jane Orient
with Association of American Physicians and Surgeons (www.aapsonline.org)
I want everyone to be healthy. I wouldn’t wish poor health on anyone. Can America, however, afford to “make” everyone healthy using tax dollars?
Dr. Jane Orient is like me: she wishes good health for everyone, but agrees American tax dollars cannot “make” it happen. Dr. Orient has been in solo private practice since 1981 and has served as Executive Director of the
Association of American Physicians and Surgeons (AAPS) since 1989. She is currently president of
Doctors for Disaster Preparedness.
You can read Dr. Jane Orient’s op-ed
here.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
This may be an odd question, but still: Is there a vaccination or shot that can “make” or “keep” a person healthy?
What is the definition of being healthy?
Can any country successfully provide Medicare for All?
Is it more cost effective and efficient to spend time and money keeping people healthy?
Do Americans really want to be told what to eat, how much to eat, what to avoid, and how much to exercise?
Can government-funded medical care really prevent diseases?
Do politicians know how to treat sick Americans?
Will Medicare for All eliminate cash-only patients? Will they be forced to purchase private medical insurance?
Are too many people uniformed on the dangers of Medicare for All?
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July 15, 2019
Title: Fool Me Once, Shame on You.
Topic: Medicare for All Boondoggle
Discussed by Phil Kerpen
with American Commitment (AmericanCommitment.org)
Part 1 of 2
We all know the old Proverb: “Fool me once, shame on you. Fool
me twice, shame on me.” Will the American people once again
fall for the lies about free medical care?
Phil Kerpen is the President of the American Commitment. Today, Phil
will be discussing the lies surrounding Obamacare and the Democrat’s plan to
outlaw private health insurance.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Who was the architect and draftsman of Obamacare? Did he know it was
purposefully built on lies?
When Obama said we could keep our doctor and our insurance company, did he
purposefully lie to us?
Is the Democrat replacement, known as Medicare for All, even more extreme than
Obamacare?
Is there absolutely no reason to trust the same Democrats who gave us Obamacare
with a replacement that is completely run by the government?
Next segment: How much do YOU want to pay for prescription drugs? Why do WE pay
more than other countries around the world?
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June 26, 2019
Title: Can Money Buy You Health?
Topic: Medicare for All Boondoggle
Discussed by Dr. Jane Orient
with Association of American Physicians and Surgeons (www.aapsonline.org)
I want everyone to be healthy. I wouldn’t wish poor health on anyone. Can America, however, afford to “make” everyone healthy using tax dollars?
Dr. Jane Orient is like me: she wishes good health for everyone, but agrees American tax dollars cannot “make” it happen. Dr. Orient has been in solo private practice since 1981 and has served as Executive Director of the
Association of American Physicians and Surgeons (AAPS) since 1989. She is currently president of
Doctors for Disaster Preparedness.
You can read Dr. Jane Orient’s op-ed
here.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
This may be an odd question, but still: Is there a vaccination or shot that can “make” or “keep” a person healthy?
What is the definition of being healthy?
Can any country successfully provide Medicare for All?
Is it more cost effective and efficient to spend time and money keeping people healthy?
Do Americans really want to be told what to eat, how much to eat, what to avoid, and how much to exercise?
Can government-funded medical care really prevent diseases?
Do politicians know how to treat sick Americans?
Will Medicare for All eliminate cash-only patients? Will they be forced to purchase private medical insurance?
Are too many people uniformed on the dangers of Medicare for All?
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June 20, 2019
Title: Is Medicare for All Worse than Obamacare?
Topic: Medicare for All Boondoggle
Discussed by Dr. Deane Waldman
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)
Part 1 of 2
Many believe that Medicare for All is worse than
Obamacare. Dr. Deane Waldman, with the Texas Public Policy Foundation, has the details.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Is Medicare for All timely, sufficient, and cost effective?
How is the current system failing the American people? Dr. Waldman compares the current system to cancer…
In 2018, how much money meant for the American people’s medical care went to the federal bureaucracy? In other words… how many people were denied care because paper-pushers got paid instead of medical professionals?
Will the health of all Americans improve if all are provided with taxpayer-supported health insurance?
Will access to care decline, spending rise, and taxes double?
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Title: Part 2 of 2 - Is Medicare for All Worse than Obamacare?
Topic: Medicare for All Boondoggle
Discussed by Dr. Deane Waldman
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Will Medicare for All prohibit the sale of private medical insurance?
Does this include employer-provided insurance?
Will patients still be allowed to pay cash for care?
Listen as Dr. Waldman explains that Medicare for All doesn’t really mean
“all things are covered”… This is a slippery slope the Democrats are
on, people! Listen closely!
Will Medicare for All limit consumer choice and restrict both medical
facilities and treatments available to patients?
Will Medicare for All suppress doctors who “think outside the box”
regarding treatment options?
Does Medicare for All take away personal responsibility?
What will happen if Medicare for All is pushed through like
Obamacare was?
You can read Dr. Waldman’s report
here.
You can also read his book, “Curing the Cancer in US Healthcare”, for
more information.
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March 12, 2019
Title: UPDATE: Medicare for All
Topic: Medicare for All Boondoggle
Discussed by David Balat
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)
Is Medicare for All a deliberate effort to eliminate choice for all Americans
regarding their medical insurance?
David Balat is the Director of the Right on Healthcare Initiative with Texas
Public Policy Foundation. He has a broad base of experience throughout the
healthcare spectrum with special expertise in healthcare finance.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Should voters allow the elites in WDC to roll Medicare, Medicaid, the VA, and
all private health care policies into one large government-controlled scheme
with all Americans subjected to its bureaucratic panels?
What would Medicare for All cost the taxpayers?
Who would decide who receives care under Medicare for All? Will this panel have
complete control over the doctors, surgeons, and hospitals?
For many years, the number one reason for an individual or family to file for
bankruptcy has been medical bills. Did Obamacare reduce this situation?
How can we provide affordable, usable medical insurance to more Texans?
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March 8, 2019
Title: Medicare for All is a Boondoggle
Topic: Medicare for All Boondoggle
Discussed by Dr. Marilyn Singleton
with Dr. Marilyn Singleton (MarilynSingletonMDJD.com)
Part 1 of 2
The unveiling of the ballyhooed House of Representatives Medicare
for All Act of 2019 bill will be met with chants of “equal healthcare for
all!” While the country will be forced into a government-run program, the limousine liberals and champagne socialists will keep their array of medical care choices — whether on or off the record.
Dr. Marilyn Singleton has the details about the Medicare for All Act of 2019 and what it means for your family.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Is “Medicare for All” a positive solution or just an ingenious slogan?
Will Medicare for All cancel out ALL private insurance policies? What will it cover?
Is there a mandate required from ALL workers?
Does the bill mention how this will be funded? HINT: No, no it does not!!
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Title: Part 2 of 2 - Medicare for All is a Boondoggle
Topic: Medicare for All Boondoggle
Discussed by Dr. Marilyn Singleton
with Dr. Marilyn Singleton (MarilynSingletonMDJD.com)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
When people are surveyed about “Medicare for All”, what is their
response? Do they think losing private insurance coverage is acceptable? Do they
want to pay for it?
Will Medicare for All result in long lines, long waits, and less
service?
Hospitals do not currently meet overhead costs from Medicare and Medicaid
patients. They must recover their losses from those with private insurance or
those who pay cash. How will hospitals make money? Will they be forced to reduce
staff and quality of service?
Is there documented, undisputed proof that people have died while waiting for
services in countries with socialized healthcare?
What is their endgame?
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