logging in or signing up Health Care Reform in the U.S. megavista Download Post to : URL : Related Presentations : Share Add to Flag Embed Email Send to Blogs and Networks Add to Channel Uploaded from authorPOINT lite Insert YouTube videos in PowerPont slides with aS Desktop Copy embed code: (To copy code, click on the text box) Embed: URL: Thumbnail: WordPress Embed Customize Embed The presentation is successfully added In Your Favorites. Views: 367 Category: News & Reports.. License: All Rights Reserved Like it (0) Dislike it (0) Added: April 12, 2010 This Presentation is Public Favorites: 0 Presentation Description No description available. Comments Posting comment... Premium member Presentation Transcript Health Care Reform in the U.S. : Health Care Reform in the U.S. Have you joined the debate? http://www.megavista-health.com Where do you stand? : Where do you stand? U.S. political parties divided Most Republicans in strong opposition Most Democrats support changes Both sides have legitimate points We’re waiting to see things play out http://www.megavista-health.com Consumers are confused : Consumers are confused Will I be paying more taxes? Will I be forced to purchase a government-run insurance policy? Will I still be able to see my regular doctor? Bill is in the early stages Too soon to tell how changes will impact health care costs http://www.megavista-health.com Problems faced by consumers : Problems faced by consumers Many smaller employers don’t offer group health insurance Insurance companies can deny coverage to individuals based on pre-existing conditions Buying private insurance is costly Some individuals choose not to be covered due to cost http://www.megavista-health.com Reform points : Reform points Employers with 50+ employees must offer group health insurance plan or pay a penalty Insurance companies cannot deny coverage based on pre-existing conditions Public plan (government-run) will be made available Public plan will compete with private insurers to drive costs down Americans must be covered or pay a penalty http://www.megavista-health.com Costs : Costs Subsidies offered to help cover the costs of premiums Individuals who make less than $43,000 per year Families of four who make less than $88,000 per year 97% of U.S. citizens to be covered under insurance http://www.megavista-health.com What are the concerns? : What are the concerns? New taxes to cover the cost of subsidies and public insurance plans Impact on small businesses who must now offer group plans Can the U.S. afford to carry this cost burden? Will the financial burden be passed on to taxpayers? http://www.megavista-health.com Additional concerns : Additional concerns Physicians may choose not to participate Will I be forced to change doctors? Declining quality of health care Public funding of abortions – addressed by an addendum signed by U.S. President Barack Obama No abortion funding except in cases of rape, incest or if the mother’s life is in danger http://www.megavista-health.com What’s the end result? : What’s the end result? Too soon to tell Prevention is still the best medicine “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Leading a healthy lifestyle is a strong foundation for optimal health http://www.megavista-health.com Megavista Health : Megavista Health Our goal is to provide you with the best information on positive, holistic health and nutrition Natural methods, techniques and nutritional information to help you lead a vibrant, healthy and stress-free life Visit us today to begin your journey http://www.megavista-health.com Where do you stand? : Where do you stand? We want to know what you think about healthcare reform We’ve set up a special discussion on our forum for you to share your views Join the debate today! http://www.megavista-health.com/forums/general-forums/us-health-care-reform http://www.megavista-health.com You do not have the permission to view this presentation. In order to view it, please contact the author of the presentation.
Health Care Reform in the U.S. megavista Download Post to : URL : Related Presentations : Share Add to Flag Embed Email Send to Blogs and Networks Add to Channel Uploaded from authorPOINT lite Insert YouTube videos in PowerPont slides with aS Desktop Copy embed code: (To copy code, click on the text box) Embed: URL: Thumbnail: WordPress Embed Customize Embed The presentation is successfully added In Your Favorites. Views: 367 Category: News & Reports.. License: All Rights Reserved Like it (0) Dislike it (0) Added: April 12, 2010 This Presentation is Public Favorites: 0 Presentation Description No description available. Comments Posting comment... Premium member Presentation Transcript Health Care Reform in the U.S. : Health Care Reform in the U.S. Have you joined the debate? http://www.megavista-health.com Where do you stand? : Where do you stand? U.S. political parties divided Most Republicans in strong opposition Most Democrats support changes Both sides have legitimate points We’re waiting to see things play out http://www.megavista-health.com Consumers are confused : Consumers are confused Will I be paying more taxes? Will I be forced to purchase a government-run insurance policy? Will I still be able to see my regular doctor? Bill is in the early stages Too soon to tell how changes will impact health care costs http://www.megavista-health.com Problems faced by consumers : Problems faced by consumers Many smaller employers don’t offer group health insurance Insurance companies can deny coverage to individuals based on pre-existing conditions Buying private insurance is costly Some individuals choose not to be covered due to cost http://www.megavista-health.com Reform points : Reform points Employers with 50+ employees must offer group health insurance plan or pay a penalty Insurance companies cannot deny coverage based on pre-existing conditions Public plan (government-run) will be made available Public plan will compete with private insurers to drive costs down Americans must be covered or pay a penalty http://www.megavista-health.com Costs : Costs Subsidies offered to help cover the costs of premiums Individuals who make less than $43,000 per year Families of four who make less than $88,000 per year 97% of U.S. citizens to be covered under insurance http://www.megavista-health.com What are the concerns? : What are the concerns? New taxes to cover the cost of subsidies and public insurance plans Impact on small businesses who must now offer group plans Can the U.S. afford to carry this cost burden? Will the financial burden be passed on to taxpayers? http://www.megavista-health.com Additional concerns : Additional concerns Physicians may choose not to participate Will I be forced to change doctors? Declining quality of health care Public funding of abortions – addressed by an addendum signed by U.S. President Barack Obama No abortion funding except in cases of rape, incest or if the mother’s life is in danger http://www.megavista-health.com What’s the end result? : What’s the end result? Too soon to tell Prevention is still the best medicine “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Leading a healthy lifestyle is a strong foundation for optimal health http://www.megavista-health.com Megavista Health : Megavista Health Our goal is to provide you with the best information on positive, holistic health and nutrition Natural methods, techniques and nutritional information to help you lead a vibrant, healthy and stress-free life Visit us today to begin your journey http://www.megavista-health.com Where do you stand? : Where do you stand? We want to know what you think about healthcare reform We’ve set up a special discussion on our forum for you to share your views Join the debate today! http://www.megavista-health.com/forums/general-forums/us-health-care-reform http://www.megavista-health.com