set this one for 9 pm Sat., July 6

by LAS

California recently crowed that premiums for the new insurance exchange plans would be lower than current plans offered. However, that is because some of the most expensive doctors and hospitals were cut out of the provider networks covered by the exchange plans. Also, copays and other out-of-pocket charges will cost more for the patients.

With less than 90 days now remaining until the Oct. 1 target date for getting the states' exchanges up and running, it seems likely that even if they do get activated, consumers will likely find glitchy websites and application processes, and rather high premiums.

Still, coverage will be a relief for people who previously could not get a healthcare plan at any price, or at a prohibitive price. 

And where will all those doctors come from when ObamaCare kicks in, to treat all the new patients?

 By LAS

By now you know that I have been a supporter of the so-called Obama-Care plan, formally known as PAACA, for a long time now. I like the closing of the donut hole, the coverage of all children even those with pre-existing conditions, clamping down on Medicare fraud, and a lot more.

But there are the practical considerations of implementing this broad expansion of coverage to people who have rarely seen a doctor. Where will all the doctors come from to fill the increased demand for healthcare, for face time with a doc?

This is the silent, un-discussed question. It is NOT only Medicare patients who have problems finding a doc who will accept assignment. I refer to finding ANY physician who can fit you into his crowded schedule, once formerly uncovered people become potential or actual patients who need medical attention.

Are we just sending a whole new batch of people to the emergency rooms?