[LUconn]

http://www.americanthinker.com/2009/07/ ... his_e.html

Does Ted Kennedy deserve his extended cancer care?
By James Lewis
Senator Ted Kennedy, who is now 76 years old and was diagnosed with brain cancer in May of last year, is telling the world that nationalized medical care is "the cause of his life." He wants to see it pass as soon as possible, before he departs this vale of tears.

The prospect of Kennedy's passing is viewed by the liberal press with anticipatory tears and mourning. But they are not asking the proper question by their own lights: That question -- which will be asked for you and me when we reach his age and state in life --- is this:

Is Senator Kennedy's life valuable enough to dedicate millions of dollars to extending it another month, another day, another year?

On second thought, I would say it's bold but it's true and it will be ignored. So I guess it amounts to white noise in the end. An interesting read one way or the other.

[Covert Hawk]

Here is a good video about the future of Healthcare

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http://healthadministrationbureau.com/

Our undying admiration goes out today to Sen. Ted Kennedy, United States Senator and health services user, for his glowing endorsement of health services rationing!

We also need to move from a system that rewards doctors for the sheer volume of tests and treatments they prescribe to one that rewards quality and positive outcomes. For example, in Medicare today, 18 percent of patients discharged from a hospital are readmitted within 30 days–at a cost of more than $15 billion in 2005. Most of these readmissions are unnecessary, but we don’t reward hospitals and doctors for preventing them. By changing that, we’ll save billions of dollars while improving the quality of care for patients.

You’re absolutely right, Sen. Kennedy! Why on Earth would we readmit patients that have already had all the treatment they need! I’m sure you’d agree that once you’ve gotten a terminal diagnosis, for example, our health care system should never have to see you again! Our hospitals decide ahead of time how you’ll be served so you never have to pay for unnecessary, complicated, pointless and often painful extra care.

You’re a truly great American, Sen. Kennedy, and the Health Administration Bureau appreciates your support!