It seems that 2009 did little to unite the country as far as political issues are concerned. It is just as divided and opposed as before, and the current healthcare debate is no exception. Polls show a variety of opinions, so it is hard to understand reality. Furthermore, they do not go into detail about people’s beliefs aside from the immediate issue, and they do not allow for explanation. For instance, someone can say they support healthcare reform, but not the current form of reform. The poll results would show a supportive vote, when it is actually the opposite. On the other hand, someone may be behind on the updates to the bill, and they may state they do not support the reform and then list changes they want. There is a chance those preferred changes are exactly what the bill currently states. The point is, no one really knows what “the pulse of the country” is saying, and people are unsure what they would be supporting or opposing because they are being misled about the bill. The bottom line is, people want their healthcare costs to go down. They want to be protected should something catastrophic happen and they want physicians billing and Medical services billing to be simple and understandable. If you have concerns about how politics is changing the healthcare system, it is best to do research and speak with your friends and family about their opinions.

It is a major concern when it comes to healthcare is cost. Few people get the current system, and that makes it difficult to say exactly what changes should be made. People do know that, uninsured or not, medical care is expensive. Chances are people would be willing to invest in medical services of high quality. If you learn you or your kid has a life threatening illness, finding a qualified physician is an investment you are willing to make. If the medical professional has invested the time and money into learning their craft, they deserve to be compensated. The process gets dicey when insurance companies and trial lawyers join the mix.

There is no telling what procedures would cost if doctors were better protected from frivolous malpractice suits. However, there need to be methods for compensating people hurt by poor medical care. How can balance be established? Are insurance companies valuable or are they driving up the cost of medical procedures and no longer necessary? The system is difficult to understand, people are unable to determine for themselves what changes should be made. As consumers, they should be in control. They should have the ability to determine what happens to their bodies. However, profits are involved and everything is out of control. Unfortunately, there is no end in sight to the debate. Years from now people may still be trying to figure out how to fix the healthcare system.