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While the congress and President work to decide how health care in America will change, what steps should you take now to be sure you are protected? For the latest tips on making decisions today, see my recent article in the Huffington Post http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/58f29e9fe4b04cae050dc7eb
Obama now is out, Trump now is in. How has cancer care changed, for better or for worse? It is much improved, and to find out how and why, see my recent Huffington Post article with tips for you based on the coming health care changes
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/5896c0e0e4b061551b3dffae?timestamp=1486275354810
As we end 2016, and expect some congressional/administrative changes in 2017, it’s time for giving the current program its final grade. How good is it? does it deserve an A, a B, or even a C or D.
Look at my recent Huffington Post article to see what I think the ACA program deserves at
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/584dfb8ce4b0151082221ce9?timestamp=1481506408908
It has lots of tips for you to use with your doctor.
Is Obamacare good? The Affordable Care Act is a political target or badge of accomplishment in this time of electoral debates. But how good is it?
For my experienced based answers, see my latest article in the Huffington Post http://www.huffingtonpost.com/cary-a-presant-md/how-good-is-obamacare-now_b_9637228.html
Please comment on it and let everyone know if you agree or disagree.
Did the justices on the supreme court make the right decision in the Affordable Care Act controversy? See my grades for the Supreme Court, and also for Congress in my Huffington Post article and see if you agree. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/cary-a-presant-md/what-grade-does-the-supre_b_7676076.html
Everyone (young and old, but especially older people) should have advance planning directives, and durable power of attorney for healthcare decisions. Medicare has taken a big step in promoting this. See my Huffington Post article to learn more about how this relates to you at http://www.huffingtonpost.com/cary-a-presant-md/compassion-and-empathy-at_b_7815236.html
So now we are in the summer, lots of time into the ACA implementations. How are we doing with this law? what would you say?
For my thoughts, see my recent article in the Third Metric section of the Huffington Post and see who has given the law the best GPA so far http://www.huffingtonpost.com/cary-a-presant-md/second-semester-grades-fo_b_5696779.html
The Affordable Care Act has been in effect since 2009, but its real impact has just been felt in the last 4 months. How well has it done overall.
I have graded it, and I discuss why I gave it my grades in my recent article in the Huffington Post. Read it and see if you agree! http://www.huffingtonpost.com/cary-a-presant-md/whats-the-obamacare-gpa-t_b_5180630.html
Senator Coburn elected to use the national healthcare website to choose his new insurance. When he had a recurrence of his prostate cancer, he found out his doctor was not in his insurance network. What did he do?
Check out my Huffington Post blog to find out about his experience and what it means for you and your family, and tips that can help you with your won choices http://www.huffingtonpost.com/cary-a-presant-md/obamacare_b_4753384.html .
What will describe 2014? Will it be the year of the Sochi Olympics? Will it be the year of the midterm elections? Will it be the year of new movies or TV series?
No. 2014 will surely be the Year of Health. Healthcare reform has changed many aspects of our lives, including financial, disease prevention, our doctors, and even our access to medicines. Every newspaper and news media report has included something about healthcare. Since…
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