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A group of us at Helfgott are discussing the current state of our health care system, specifically the place where the rubber meets the road – the care a patient receives. We are most interested in people having direct access to the care that they want. To us this means patient-centered care, where all options are made available to them. For this to be possible the health care discussion needs to be de-politicized. The discussion ought to be placed in the hands of the people whose health the system should be designed to serve. Up to now the health care dialogue has been controlled by different special interest groups with specific perspectives. At times it appears that these special interest groups have goals that are at odds with the health care needs and desires of the individual. To this end we have identified three main priorities for health care:
- You should never have to worry about a preexisting condition.
- All diseases and conditions should be covered by an insurance company. There should be no denials of coverage for any reason.
- You can rest assured that no matter what your socio-economic status, that if a situation would befall you, you would remain eligible for the best health care available.
We would like to hear from you!
It is our belief that people have a lot to say on this subject and we want to hear it! This forum is an opportunity for all of us to express our thoughts about the care that we have access to and receive. Moreover, to consider the possibilities of what optimal care can be. This is an important point. Often, change feels daunting and so we don’t let ourselves even consider what we truly desire. This has been true for us participating in this dialogue. We have three basic questions to get you started; yet we would like to hear any and all you have to say. Feel free to include others in this discussion.
What would your ideal system of health care look like?
What is your experience with health care?
Do you feel that your needs are being met?
Post your response by clicking on the “comments” option below.
In addition to your comments being part of a compelling dialogue on this site, it would be excellent if our elected representatives were made aware of our thoughts. You can follow the link below to open a window to contact your representatives. Cut and paste your comments into an email and bend an ear.
Write to your elected official here.
Senator Kennedy heads the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions. On his website, he says he lives by the following credo: “One person can make a difference and everyone should try.” Let’s show him our efforts; here’s his email.






