Problem Solved?
Mr. Goodman, who helped craft Sen. John McCain's health care policy, said anyone with access to an emergency room effectively has insurance, albeit the government acts as the payer of last resort. (Hospital emergency rooms by law cannot turn away a patient in need of immediate care.)
"So I have a solution. And it will cost not one thin dime," Mr. Goodman said. "The next president of the United States should sign an executive order requiring the Census Bureau to cease and desist from describing any American – even illegal aliens – as uninsured. Instead, the bureau should categorize people according to the likely source of payment should they need care.
"So, there you have it. Voila! Problem solved."
The Huffington Post, the top news blog on the Internet, has picked up on this story and has provided a substantial rebuttal. But there is one voice that’s entirely lacking in this debate: the caregiver perspective.
Lab technicians, psychologists, EMTs, nurses and others—what do you think about Goodman’s proposal? How can you relate your experiences as a healthcare professional to this crackpot solution? Remember, as caregivers, we’re the experts here.
So here's how you can add your expert opinion:
1. Create an account on the Huffington Post by clicking here. If you already have an account there, skip this step!
2. Click on this link to go to the article on The Huffington Post.
3. After the article, click on the yellow "Post a Comment" speech bubble.
4. Type your response, and click "Post a Comment." You're all set!
One by one, our voices are getting louder, and people are catching on.
And then, we’ll really solve the problems of the healthcare system.


