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Monday, August 10, 2009

"Bones! Analysis!"
"He's bleeding cash, Jim"

The fact that a small part of the answer to wasteful healthcare spending is as simple as a doctor washing his hands regularly when treating patients is astounding. That, and others, are among the top causes of wasteful spending identified above. We have all heard about "defensive medicine", but I assumed it was to uncover any remote possibilities of cause of illness and used as a defense to fight it versus covering your ass from a lawsuit. Lastly, I have been amazed at the countless pieces of mail, correspondence, and billings Mrs. Kfred and I have amassed in dealing with our few minor ailments recently.

I don't know the correct answer in dealing with this issue as the debate rages on. I'm just not convinced, however, that getting the government in the healthcare insurance business is going to bring any improved efficiency. If needless paperwork is already an identified issue that adds more cost, can we count on the same guys who write the tax code to make it any easier?

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