Comments on: Health Care http://www.moodygov.com Shawn Moody for Governor Mon, 25 Oct 2010 12:54:29 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Zach M http://www.moodygov.com/priorities/health-care/comment-page-1/#comment-1977 Zach M Mon, 25 Oct 2010 12:54:29 +0000 http://moodygov.com/?page_id=37#comment-1977 Hello Shawn, I'm a senior at Mountain Valley High School, Maine. I'm very supportive of your ideas for Maine and what you plan to do with them. I would be thrilled seeing you as governor of this state. Though all candidates run for the same purpose, to better Maine, all ideas and perspectives are different. Yours are very put together, and you have your head straight, and are ready to lead. That's what this state needs. A strong leader to lead us. You can most definitely count on a vote from me Hello Shawn,

I’m a senior at Mountain Valley High School, Maine. I’m very supportive of your ideas for Maine and what you plan to do with them. I would be thrilled seeing you as governor of this state. Though all candidates run for the same purpose, to better Maine, all ideas and perspectives are different. Yours are very put together, and you have your head straight, and are ready to lead. That’s what this state needs. A strong leader to lead us. You can most definitely count on a vote from me

]]> By: Kathy http://www.moodygov.com/priorities/health-care/comment-page-1/#comment-1789 Kathy Wed, 20 Oct 2010 15:13:36 +0000 http://moodygov.com/?page_id=37#comment-1789 Transparency in health care costs is a must. I have health insurance through work, but adding my family took half of my paycheck. We opted for a private high deductible policy & Health Savings Account for my husband and children at over $500/month for the premium, plus whatever we can contribute to build the HSA. When my husband needed some tests, he tried shopping around, but found that it is nearly impossible as costs are based on health care codes for procedures and lab tests, and that information is not readily availble to the consmer. So, while a lab request form may say "lipid profile"--that profile differs with each lab and with the medical code that is used. A medical procedures "blue book" was even mentioned on one of the national talk shows this morning, but no mention was made of how to get one or the information contained in it. We searched online with minimal success for the proper CPT codes, and found these resources are proprietary (copyrighted)--marketed by the medical establishment(AMA) for medical professionals. In the absence of this information, it is impossible for consumers to compare how much medical care costs, or to shop around for cost effective care and treatment. Transparency in health care costs is a must. I have health insurance through work, but adding my family took half of my paycheck. We opted for a private high deductible policy & Health Savings Account for my husband and children at over $500/month for the premium, plus whatever we can contribute to build the HSA. When my husband needed some tests, he tried shopping around, but found that it is nearly impossible as costs are based on health care codes for procedures and lab tests, and that information is not readily availble to the consmer. So, while a lab request form may say “lipid profile”–that profile differs with each lab and with the medical code that is used. A medical procedures “blue book” was even mentioned on one of the national talk shows this morning, but no mention was made of how to get one or the information contained in it. We searched online with minimal success for the proper CPT codes, and found these resources are proprietary (copyrighted)–marketed by the medical establishment(AMA) for medical professionals. In the absence of this information, it is impossible for consumers to compare how much medical care costs, or to shop around for cost effective care and treatment.

]]> By: Laura http://www.moodygov.com/priorities/health-care/comment-page-1/#comment-1450 Laura Sun, 10 Oct 2010 14:18:57 +0000 http://moodygov.com/?page_id=37#comment-1450 Shawn-- We need competition -- I agree with you. Can't wait for healthcare options, especially for the self-employed. I can't pay over $500/month in healthcare premiums for my husband and I with a $10,000 deductible each. I am paying it now, but this needs to be stopped. The way it is now it's either pay that expensive premium or go without it. We need something affordable that is in line with our wages/salaries. I don't want a bail out, I need the right to shop elsewhere and still live in this state without going bankrupt. This needs to change. Thanks for giving us hope. Shawn–

We need competition — I agree with you. Can’t wait for healthcare options, especially for the self-employed. I can’t pay over $500/month in healthcare premiums for my husband and I with a $10,000 deductible each. I am paying it now, but this needs to be stopped. The way it is now it’s either pay that expensive premium or go without it. We need something affordable that is in line with our wages/salaries. I don’t want a bail out, I need the right to shop elsewhere and still live in this state without going bankrupt. This needs to change. Thanks for giving us hope.

]]> By: Daniel O'Brion http://www.moodygov.com/priorities/health-care/comment-page-1/#comment-1407 Daniel O'Brion Fri, 08 Oct 2010 16:52:59 +0000 http://moodygov.com/?page_id=37#comment-1407 Hi Shawn I think you are doing great things for Maine giving small businesses a chance at life. I go to Lyman Moore Middle School in Portland, Maine it would be really cool if you could go to my school and give a speech about the race for governor. Best Luck! Hi Shawn I think you are doing great things for Maine giving small businesses a chance at life. I go to Lyman Moore Middle School in Portland, Maine it would be really cool if you could go to my school and give a speech about the race for governor.
Best Luck!

]]> By: Mark C. http://www.moodygov.com/priorities/health-care/comment-page-1/#comment-775 Mark C. Sun, 12 Sep 2010 20:30:09 +0000 http://moodygov.com/?page_id=37#comment-775 You are correct Mr Moody. Competition is everything! You are correct Mr Moody. Competition is everything!

]]> By: Kim Gagne http://www.moodygov.com/priorities/health-care/comment-page-1/#comment-23 Kim Gagne Tue, 15 Jun 2010 23:59:59 +0000 http://moodygov.com/?page_id=37#comment-23 Hi Shawn! I am thrilled that you are running for Governor! I couldn't agree with you more regarding healthcare and reform!! I look forward to learning more about your position on issues facing our state. One area not mentioned is welfare reform, what are your thoughts there? Best wishes! Hi Shawn!

I am thrilled that you are running for Governor! I couldn’t agree with you more regarding healthcare and reform!! I look forward to learning more about your position on issues facing our state. One area not mentioned is welfare reform, what are your thoughts there?

Best wishes!

]]> By: long term insurance quote http://www.moodygov.com/priorities/health-care/comment-page-1/#comment-21 long term insurance quote Tue, 15 Jun 2010 17:49:29 +0000 http://moodygov.com/?page_id=37#comment-21 Keep up the great work Keep up the great work

]]> By: Senaida Dykes http://www.moodygov.com/priorities/health-care/comment-page-1/#comment-16 Senaida Dykes Sun, 13 Jun 2010 20:17:43 +0000 http://moodygov.com/?page_id=37#comment-16 Keep working ,great job! Keep working ,great job!

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