2016.07.11 11:28
2016.07.11 11:30
2016.07.11 11:41
This has never happened in history, I believe.
That is, President of United States contributed an article to JAMA.
I just received this special issue of JAMA on line and was flabbergasted to read the leading article by President Obama.
Obviously he wants to further communicate with all the doctors on the progress of The so called Obama Care, which obviously
was his baby out of his conviction.
I was so impressed by what he is doing and had to put it on our home page.
2016.07.11 13:36
".... experience with the Affordable Care Act demonstrates that positive change is achievable
on some of the nation’s most complex challenges... - Barack Obama"
"In any case, it is difficult to argue with the results: fundamentally, the ACA is working. A
n estimated 20 million more people are insured because of the law,
the increase in health care costs has declined sharply,
and health care quality is improving following its enactment. - Peter Orszag, Ph.D."
"President Obama has every reason to be proud of a remarkable achievement.
The nation is better off with the ACA, despite its shortcomings, than without. - Jonathan Skinner, Ph.D."
I agree and support Obama as I believe that positive change can be achievable too.
It is a good start and we have something in our hands that we can improve as we go and learn.
Otherwise, US medical system will fall into private medical care system which is only interested in money making
together with private insurance system which will never lose money by endlessly raising premiums.
In this commercial empire that may rule the U.S. healthcare, our blood and pockets will get sucked dry.
We are already in a state where we have to contribute our entire life-time earnings helplessly
to the blood-sucking healthcare industry.
Except super-rich Republican groups, we will have nothing left by the time we die.
Republicans and Donald Trump are chanting (If they are given the chance of running the nation),
"You will have to give everything to healthcare industry before you die."
2016.07.12 09:36
Thank you for these important informations.
I will certainly look into these data in depth.
I am one of the few who believes Obama will be remembered as one of the greatest presidents in US history.
2016.07.12 12:13
Republican controlled congress opposed almost all of Obama's agenda.
Health care reform was one of many. Obama had to modify it to please Republicans.
Even then, they weren't going to pass it. So, it passed as fragmented several different laws.
I still do not understand what is Obama care. I do know almost all doctors hate it.
White doctors in my town do not think Obama is an American.
Some of them say he is an alien. I think Obama is a victim of racial discrimination.
He could have achieved a lot more if he were white.
However, Republican policies has been falling behind of time as rejecting Obama's proposals.
I think Republican Party became a party of stupidity that couldn't even produce the presidential candidate who speaks for the party.
If Hilary Clinton becomes President, she will most likely refine the Obama care or make a kind of national health care.
I feel sorry for Obama. I think he is a good president and I respect his patience.
2016.07.12 14:52
I guess we don't have to feel sorry for Obama.
He will be one of the greatest presidents in the eyes of the history.
In the mean time, the Republican Party in and around 2008 - 2016 will be
one of the most stupidest political party known to American history.
In a word, they have been "오합지졸".
These articles are being published Online First to feature a Special Communication by President Barack Obama on health care reform progress and next steps.
Online First
July 11, 2016Special Communication
United States Health Care Reform: Progress to Date and Next StepsBarack Obama, JD
Editorial
The Affordable Care Act and the Future of US Health CareHoward Bauchner, MD
US Health Care Reform: Cost Containment and Improvement in QualityPeter R. Orszag, PhD
The Future of the Affordable Care Act: Reassessment and RevisionStuart M. Butler, PhD, MA
The Past and Future of the Affordable Care ActJonathan Skinner, PhD; Amitabh Chandra, PhD