tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076839327674215825.post5937063578185425436..comments2024-03-27T05:14:34.288-04:00Comments on Medinnovation And Health Reform: Doctor-Author-Editor Seeks Syndicated ColumnRichard L. Reece, MDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03446550629857699574noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076839327674215825.post-59548347256273749052009-12-18T09:57:13.672-05:002009-12-18T09:57:13.672-05:00Terence;
I appreciate your thoughtful comments. T...Terence;<br /><br />I appreciate your thoughtful comments. The only way I see to bring down costs is to sensitize consumers to true costs and to make them more prudent in selecting care by giving them skin in the game. I doubt, however, Democrats will depart from their ideology of offering "free" entitlements.Richard L. Reece, MDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03446550629857699574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076839327674215825.post-2940701558811730682009-12-17T17:03:33.266-05:002009-12-17T17:03:33.266-05:00Best of luck Dr. Reece, I have found your posts to...Best of luck Dr. Reece, I have found your posts to be thought provoking and well-crafted, even if I don't necessarily agree 100% at times - rare hallmarks given all the far left/right pundits (entertainers) these days. <br /><br />"We must put more of the decision-making in the hands and minds of consumers by making them aware of costs, partially responsible for paying for care, and the quality of care they are receiving."<br /><br />To this comment I say Amen, and would add also making them aware of the costs of their own personal lifestyle and health choices.Terence Coughlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17419856716011173002noreply@blogger.com