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Short opinion piece that is remarkably void of any substance.

Mz 10y ago
I did a longer write up previously and people largely nitpicked irrellevant details. What would constitute substance in your opinion? The insane health insurance prices in the US are a real problem for many people. This is a growing alternative that works. Thanks.
- marcell 10y ago
  After reading both articles I didn't really understand what direct primary care is, how it works, why it would have lower cost than the current model, and how it relates to Obamacare.
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  - Mz 10y ago
    Does this work? http://micheleincalifornia.blogspot.com/2017/01/direct-primary-care.html http://micheleincalifornia.blogspot.com/2017/01/direct-prima... Thanks.
    - marcell 10y ago
      That explains it but it doesn't sound at all like a replacement for the current health care system: > you get basic services such as annual physicals, regular check ups and treatment for minor emergencies of the sort that can be handled in a doctor's office. I could be wrong but I don't think these account for much cost at all in the current health care system. A once annual check up probably costs $1k at most, all-in, and probably less in practice. It also doesn't provide much value, compared to current health care, since it won't cure major illnesses or cover major surgeries.
      - Mz 10y ago
        Then I feel like I still am failing to explain something. But at this point, I am grumpy and tired and yadda. So far, Obamacare has not impacted me other than making my federal tax forms a hair longer. With luck, our next potus will, in fact, kill this horrifying monstrosity and replace it with something more sensible, making my efforts to explain this irrelevant. So, I think I am throwing in the towel on this one. Thanks for the feedback.
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- toodlebunions 10y ago
  Assume the audience doesn't know what you're talking about. Give specifics. Even with a concierge doctor you still need a plan for hospital, ER, surgery, etc

Mz 10y ago

I did a longer write up previously and people largely nitpicked irrellevant details. What would constitute substance in your opinion? The insane health insurance prices in the US are a real problem for many people. This is a growing alternative that works. Thanks.

marcell 10y ago
After reading both articles I didn't really understand what direct primary care is, how it works, why it would have lower cost than the current model, and how it relates to Obamacare.
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- Mz 10y ago
  Does this work? http://micheleincalifornia.blogspot.com/2017/01/direct-primary-care.html http://micheleincalifornia.blogspot.com/2017/01/direct-prima... Thanks.
  - marcell 10y ago
    That explains it but it doesn't sound at all like a replacement for the current health care system: > you get basic services such as annual physicals, regular check ups and treatment for minor emergencies of the sort that can be handled in a doctor's office. I could be wrong but I don't think these account for much cost at all in the current health care system. A once annual check up probably costs $1k at most, all-in, and probably less in practice. It also doesn't provide much value, compared to current health care, since it won't cure major illnesses or cover major surgeries.
    - Mz 10y ago
      Then I feel like I still am failing to explain something. But at this point, I am grumpy and tired and yadda. So far, Obamacare has not impacted me other than making my federal tax forms a hair longer. With luck, our next potus will, in fact, kill this horrifying monstrosity and replace it with something more sensible, making my efforts to explain this irrelevant. So, I think I am throwing in the towel on this one. Thanks for the feedback.
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toodlebunions 10y ago
Assume the audience doesn't know what you're talking about. Give specifics. Even with a concierge doctor you still need a plan for hospital, ER, surgery, etc