The rules and regulations of Obamacare are upon us. Kaiser Permanente Company and Foundation in California has been on the cutting edge of planning for the new law for many years. They have developed a well designed plan for responding to it.
One section of the law, Part A., has to do with insurance, enrollment, fees, etc. This dictates to insurance companies who can enroll in insurance and how organizations and persons are to be treated. That is about 20% of the law. It will mean higher costs for every man, women and child and every organization in America. The original estimates made by the President and his assistants about saving money are wildly low. Those struggling financially today with finances will get no assistance from the new law.
This means that 80% of the law, Part B. has to do with how Doctors, Hospitals, Nurses, Surgeons, and all other health care specialists deliver care and how every person in America receives that care. Some 350 million people will have to adjust their habits and ideas about getting medical care and what to expect from the Doctors. Over 95% of the discussion about Obamacare so far have been about Part A. Hardly anyone knows anything about Part B.
See my blog post for an example of the ways things will change in addiction treatment.
No details now but get this point: It appears that no one will be paid for treating illness, broken limbs, surgery, etc. They will be paid for keeping people well. How will that work? No one knows but it is an opportunity for churches, businesses, families and society to be involved in better health for themselves and their families and friends.
The emphasis will be on Prevention, Wellness, Health and Wholeness. So, here is a word to the wise: "Stay Well!"
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