The really cool thing about the i-Phone/i-Pod Touch is the ability to customize with applications pertinent to my lifestyle. The world at a touch, in the palm of my hand.
Keeping abreast of the current news is important. With this is mind, I have added CNN and AP Mobile as well as several local television news apps to my i-Pod Touch.
Showing posts with label C-Span. Show all posts
Showing posts with label C-Span. Show all posts
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
H1N1 (Swine Flu) Preparedness
C-Span is the source of raw news I go to on a daily basis. Today I watched testimony about H1N1 preparedness (or the lack thereof) and how it can be improved upon in the future.
From C-Span today
From C-Span today
Traditional methods for producing the H1N1 vaccine, based on growing influenza cultures in eggs, have led to supply shortages, manufacturers claim. Representatives from Sanofi Pasteur, Novartis Vaccines USA and other vaccine makers joined public health officials in a House Energy & Commerce Cmte. hearing on delays in the production and delivery of the H1N1 vaccine. Washington, DC
Two House Energy and Commerce Subcommittees held a joint hearing to examine the federal government’s preparedness and response to the H1N1 swine flu virus and to get an update from vaccine makers on its production and distribution. Panel one included government health officials, and panel two consisted of H1N1 vaccine makers and state health .. Read More
Saturday, November 7, 2009
America's Health Care Policy
Today the Affordable Health Care for America Act (H.R.3962) is being debated on the House floor.
Skip the commentary, go directly to C-Span to witness this historic discourse.
H.R.3962 passed as amended, 220 to 215.
Now, on to the Senate.
I favor this bill because I have family members who are underinsured (with pre-existing conditions that prevent them from buying better policies).. My own insurance is adequate (at least, so far. I haven't had a serious illness).
Unemployment has exceeded 10% in America. Fewer and fewer America's are covered by an employer-paid health insurance policy.
Insurance premiums have risen beyond the reach of many Americans.
My personal health insurance policy (paid totally by me) will increase by $98 on December 1, 2009. My total premium will be $574 with a $750 deductible and a 20% co-pay if/when the deductible has been met.. This does not include vision or dental (totally out of pocket expense for me). Because I am healthy, I rarely spend more than my $750 deductible in a year's time (mostly for wellness appointments such as an annual exam). So my cost (not including dental and vision).will be $7638 this year before I receive any benefit from my health insurance.
While I can afford this increase, the next increase in my health insurance premium may price it beyond my capacity to pay. Then what?
Health care reform is especially important for women. This says it very well,
From YouTube, The White House, The First Lady on Health Insurance Reform and Older Women
From my point of view, a single payer system would be a better system for America. This bill is a step in the right direction. Insurance companies are not non-profit entities. In my opinion, insurance companies exist for their own benefit, not for our benefit.
From YouTube, RunAwayBox, Boyfriend With Health Benefits
From YouTube, Paul Hipp, We're Number 37
From YouTube, lessjobsmorewars, Billionaires for Wealthcare
From YouTube, Humanleague002, Billionaires for Wealthcare
Skip the commentary, go directly to C-Span to witness this historic discourse.
H.R.3962 passed as amended, 220 to 215.
Now, on to the Senate.
Unemployment has exceeded 10% in America. Fewer and fewer America's are covered by an employer-paid health insurance policy.
Insurance premiums have risen beyond the reach of many Americans.
My personal health insurance policy (paid totally by me) will increase by $98 on December 1, 2009. My total premium will be $574 with a $750 deductible and a 20% co-pay if/when the deductible has been met.. This does not include vision or dental (totally out of pocket expense for me). Because I am healthy, I rarely spend more than my $750 deductible in a year's time (mostly for wellness appointments such as an annual exam). So my cost (not including dental and vision).will be $7638 this year before I receive any benefit from my health insurance.
While I can afford this increase, the next increase in my health insurance premium may price it beyond my capacity to pay. Then what?
Health care reform is especially important for women. This says it very well,
From YouTube, The White House, The First Lady on Health Insurance Reform and Older Women
From my point of view, a single payer system would be a better system for America. This bill is a step in the right direction. Insurance companies are not non-profit entities. In my opinion, insurance companies exist for their own benefit, not for our benefit.
From YouTube, RunAwayBox, Boyfriend With Health Benefits
From YouTube, Paul Hipp, We're Number 37
From YouTube, lessjobsmorewars, Billionaires for Wealthcare
From YouTube, Humanleague002, Billionaires for Wealthcare
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