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By David W, February 19, 2010 5:17 pm

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703444804575071083752421338.html?mod=WSJ_Opinion_LEFTTopOpinion

If you do nothing else this weekend, read this article in the Wall Street Journal by Flier and Goldhill. It spells out the real reason why health insurance and care costs are so high and the relationship of Medicare and Medicaid to the problem of the uninsured. Application of sound, basic free market principles is the only way to save the system.

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By David W, February 18, 2010 11:50 am

Please read this affirmation of Constitutional priciples
http://blog.heritage.org/2010/02/17/the-mount-vernon-statement/?utm_source=Newsletter&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=Morning%2BBell

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By David W, February 16, 2010 12:20 pm

For those of you interested in the latest on reform efforts, tune into this non-partisan blog.
http://healthpolicyandmarket.blogspot.com

My solution to insurance (not health care) reform is very simple, out of which all other ideas are derivable (eg. tort reform, buying insurance across state lines, affordable insurance for uninsured and under insured.

1-Individual ownership of insurance
can be done from employer or individuals forming risk groups

2-True cost transparency
open the system to publish outpatient, hospital, and procedural and drug costs to allow individuals to purchase what they need.

3-Reduce and eliminate unnecessary regulation
This is the true cost driver of health cost inflation. Just look at Medicare and Medicaid

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By David W, January 17, 2010 11:27 am

As you know, Take It Back in cooperation with the County Medical Society, the Dayton Chamber of Commerce and the Hospital Association sponsored a summit for the purpose of focusing on the community as the real answer to caring for the needs of the poor and uninsured.

Now comes evidence that precious resources for medical care for this population is being diverted to large salaries for the local medicaid HMO, Care Source (Dayton Daily News- Jan 10th).  That such resources, using your tax dollars should go to the most favored by government elites raises the question as to  the real motives for health care reform.  It is certain that if ObamaCare becomes a reality, the Care Source behemoths of this republic will gain greatly, based primarily on their political support for this administration and its Congressional allies.

It is altogether appropriate that you call upon your local state reps and senators to investigate this misadventure.

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By David W, December 29, 2009 3:43 pm

If you may be worried that the president is acceding to international law in disregard of the Constitution, read this
http://www.wnd.com/index.php?fa=PAGE.view&pageId=120363

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By David W, December 16, 2009 5:42 pm

As you may know, the president addressed the American people after meeting with the Senate democrat caucus yesterday. By the looks on the face of Senator Baucus (glazed over) and Senator Shumer (disinterested) and the hostile tone of the president’s summary, it appears they are no closer to a deal than they were.

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By David W, November 10, 2009 11:33 am

If America is to be retaken from ideological or criminal corruption, candidates will have to pledge their honesty and integrity. They will have to do better than Republicans did with the famous Contract With America which many tossed aside after they were elected.

Party fund requests to me are returned with a note that no support is forthcoming until the leadership insists on a Pledge of Integrity.

Idealistic? You bet. But today’s revolutionary conservatives are tired of wasting votes on candidates who abandon good government principles when they achieve power.

– William H. Wild

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By David W, October 23, 2009 2:23 pm

Free Market Health Care Reform

Health Care is an individual responsibility, not one in which the federal government should interfere. From colonial times, villages and local governing bodies combined for the welfare of its citizens. The Constitution has no provision to allow federal intrusion into the matters concerning doctors and patients. Over the past 200 years, communities have combined their resources to provide public health services according to the needs of the community. States via health departments have determined the nature of those needs and have provided funds and organizations to meet those needs, according to Constitutional guarantees provided in the Tenth Amendment of the Bill of Rights.

The Free Market Health Care Reform Summit will aim to concentrate on needs and resources from a local community and state perspective using the uniquely American Free market system.

COMMUNITY ROLE IN HEALTH CARE

Take It Back, in association with the Greater Dayton Area Hospital Association, the Greater Dayton Chamber of Commerce, and the Montgomery County Medical Society, present a forum about how to solve the health care dilemma using community resources and free market principles.

Speakers and panel members include Ohio State Senator John Husted, Montgomery County Commissioner Dan Foley, Montgomery County Medical Society President-Elect Dr. Evangeline Andarsio, Greater Dayton Area Hospital President Brian Bucklew, Greater Dayton Chamber of Commerce Vice President Chris Kershner, and Insurance Specialist/FP Steve Lopez. Panel will be moderated by Dr. Deepak Kumar.

The discussion will be hosted by Bucks Braun and the introduction will be delivered by Consumer First Health Network-President Dr. Dave Westbrock.

WHEN: WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2009
7:00 PM UNTIL 9:00 PM

WHERE: DAYTON CONVENTION CENTER
22 E. FIFTH STREET
DAYTON, OHIO

The proceedings will also be podcast on CPNlive.com. Take It Back, a community organization, is committed to supporting small business in the Dayton Metropolitan Region and Montgomery County. There will be time allotted for questions to the panel from the audience.

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By David W, September 21, 2009 10:35 am

We are now in the midst of health care reform fatigue. Do not stop fighting now, and do not believe that “cooperatives” are the answer. They are gov’t supported, wll not save money, and were an essential part of HillaryCare in 1993

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By David W, September 21, 2009 10:32 am

Recall our elected officials? Has the time come?
http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/columns/What-next-for-the-Middle-America-Rebellion-of-2009-8252289-59459647.html