[-]Do you know that the people who are trying to block health care reform are the same kind of people who tried to block universal education, social security, and nearly every other step forward we have taken as a nation? Same mentality. Same lame excuses. "We can't afford it!", they say. These are moral issues! Ending slavery, the Civil Rights Movement, giving women the vote, ending child labor - all this progress was opposed in much the same terms as we see happening today.
48 replies [ Reply | Watch | Options ]You should realize that many people are not opposed to what they are trying to do, but how they are trying to do it... the government would like you to think otherwise.
[ Reply | Options ]NP: And yet many of the alternative ideas that have been proposed would do little to nothing to address the problem of extending insurance to those who are currently uninsured. Many people on both sides would like to see changes. I would like to see more emphasis on promoting effective treatments and discouraging ineffective treatments. But at the same time, something needs to be done now.
[ Reply | Options ]We need to reduce the cost of healthcare, so that it is more affordable. At the same time our population is aging and medical care and technology has gotten more complex and expensive. Raising taxes and cutting reimbursements to healthcare providers is not the solution.. it will result in extreme shortages of Doctors as they leave the profession because they can no longer cover their expenses. Who is going to see all these newly insured patients. We need torte reform! We need to allow insurance companies to compete across state lines. These are two changes that would cost relatively no $ and yet are not part of the current proposal ( not in a meaningful way ). What is being proposed will not work and will result in a deterioration of...
[ Reply | Options ]These are starts, but they are not enough. I agree with you that both should be incorporated into current proposals. But I don't believe for seconds that doctors are going to leave the profession in droves. I am married to one and work with many, and most of them are not in it for the money--the good ones anway! They could do their part by trying harder to incorporate evidence based medicine into their practice. This craziness about the age at which to start mammograms is illustrative of our commitment, as a country, to early, frequent, and often needless screening + intervention (even when health outcomes are worse as a result).
[ Reply | Options ]I am also married to a doctor ( and writer of the comments above ). My husband often works until 11 at night and often 7 days a week. His expenses keep going up ( malpractice, office staff, billing ) and yet his reimbursements are going down. They only way for him to maintain his current income is to see more and more patients which is becoming very difficult given the hours he is already working. Many of the guys that he knows that are in their late 50's and 60's are planning on retiring if things continue to get difficult.
[ Reply | Options ]I hear you--it's hard work. Hard for them, hard for us (the families), and the training is brutal. That's why I would like to see torte reform too, and maybe some kind of windfall profits law about what can be charged for insurance (have you ever seen one of the graphs of profits vs what they pay out?!). I would like to see better pay for the primary care docs so that more go into that profession, and less money going towards all of the personnel who have to handle billing (on our side and on the insurance co. side). agree the system is out of control!
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If ppl think that health care reform will not increase everyone's taxes in the long run then they are fooling themselves. You are wrong they are not all the same ppl that tried to stop SS and universal education. There may be some but what do you expect this is a Christian society.
[ Reply | Options ]Don't be so simplistic! Take the time and understand the financial situation that this country is in and what the proposed plan is going to do to the economy. It's great to want to have universal healthcare but you have to have the money to pay for it. The plan on the table right now is completely unrealistic from a cost savings standpoint and is going to create further tax increases that are going to further weaken the economy.
[ Reply | Options ]The very fact that The United States of America does not have the best, most affordable health care on the planet, along with the best in Public Education - without question, given our wealth is a national disgrace and an abomination. Period. The end.
[ Reply | Options ]Of course it is going to create higher taxes, that is all Obama does. Big ideas that everyone but illegals and the super poor do not have to pay for.
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np LOL. Wait 'til you're lined up at a walk-in clinic waiting for primary care...
[ Reply | Options ]you realize that many countries with universal healthcare still have privately owned clinics/hospitals/practices, right? the average wait times in germany are less than in the US.
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HUH? I live in a Canadian city where everyone is always bemoaning the lack of GPs. Yet, the problem is a lot more structural than it is one of numbers. The GPs are there, but there is no simple way to match a GP to a patient. That's the real issue with universal healthcare: very difficult system to manage efficiently. But that's the same with private healthcare as well, Americans don't seem to believe that private insurance makes the system easy to navigate.
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This is UrbanBABY. You need to go find a political site that you can rant on b/c people here do not come here to listen to your political POV
[ Reply | Options ]op - Saw an interesting op ed in the NYT today that echos some of these same points and especially highlights the arguments made against the introduction of social security and medicare when they were introduced: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/19/opinion/19kristof.html
[ Reply | Options ]OK and I'll bet you're the first to complain that you won't be able to get a mammogram until your 50. That's just the begining. I'm sure under healthcare reform there will be many new studies that say you don't need the exsisting care you already receive.
[ Reply | Options ]What is wrong with you people? Nobody is saying that you CAN'T get a mammogram until you are 50. A committee that studied the effects of screening via mammogram found the benefits from 40-50 were outweighed by the negative effects. Thus, they are advising against the routine use of yearly mammograms before 50. If anyone had any indication of NEEDING a mammogram before 50 (high risk for whatever reason, found lump, etc.) they can certainly get them under these recommendations.
[ Reply | Options ]I don't understand why proving people don't need the care they are receiving is a BAD thing? I mean ideally we'd have a system where we don't actually give people the care until we prove that they need it, but absent that, what are we supposed to do? Go on doing the wrong thing forever because we screwed up when we originally recommended it?
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For what it's worth, Lincoln was a republican. Also, Strom Thurmond led a walk-out of southern democrats in 1948 and ran against Truman as a Dixiecrat. BTW, does you DC go to public or private. If you really wanted diversity, you would be in public. Your arguments are nothing more than bloviating hypocrisy.
[ Reply | Options ]NP: Wow. You realize, I hope, that what the republican party (and democratic party) stand for has changed a lot over the years? What exactly were those statements supposed to illustrate? And where on earth did the public/private school thing come up in THIS post? BTW, my child does go to public and I'm not sure why you would assume that OP's does not. What that has to do with healthcare reform, I am not sure.
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[-]DS is learning to walk and I know the best thing is barefoot but it's cold in my house. Suggestions?
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Those cute little sock slippers from Hanna Andersson. I think you can find similar things at Lands End.
[ Reply | Options ]Swedish moccasins -- http://www.hannaandersson.com/style.asp?from=SC|20|1|156|45|9||&simg=22896_D42
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[-]Looking to donate some baby items - baby swing, exersaucer, etc...Does anyone know of a place that will take such donations on the UES? I know there is a Good Will, but it's a bit far north - looking for something in the 70s. Thanks!
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[-]Anyone pay for 3D ultrasound to get a better look at baby? With my daughter (2.5 years ago) we were given it automatically with our anatomy scan, this time around at same hospital they only did 2d and acted surprised that we got it before. And the tech wouldn't let me see the screen at all, just the blurry tv. So I'd love to have 3D done somewhere, just not sure where to find it.
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You're welcome. Try Dr. Google sometime. Don't expect everyone to jump all over themselves.
[ Reply | Options ]wow. I did and had trouble finding anything in the city. Obviously this ultrasound would just be for fun. Posted here because there are better NYC specific info, plus recommendations. but you know that.
[ Reply | Options ]Fine, here you go. First try on Google: http://www.4d-ultrasounds.com/new-york.htm.
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[-]Am I being too sensitive? I turned 40 December of last year and dh asked me if I wanted a party (I threw him one for his 40th). My initial reaction was no, but then I decided, hey! that sounds like fun. My birthday came and went and no party, so I figured he was waiting until all the holiday season madness was over. Well, Jan/Feb/March also came and went and no party, so I started to think he forgot. He never mentioned it again so I asked in the spring if he was planning the party and he kind of blew it off. Now, my bday is approaching again and each day I get angrier that he never planned the party. He is a procrastinator, and perhaps he thought I would say no, but he asked and I accepted and then no party??? He also went overboard...
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If you really wanted the party, you should have reinforced this, checked in with him about it around the time of your birthday (and been clear about what you wanted him to do). Yes, sure, it would have been great if he'd thrown you a surprise party all on his own, and he should NOT have blown it off (though by dropping it yourself you possibly gave a mixed message) but you are also at fault for holding on to this and playing the blame game, instead of gently making sure it happened. If you want a party this year, talk to him about it early, maybe even help him. That way, he gets to help you get want you want, and you get your party. By keeping score this way, you do your marriage no favors.
[ Reply | Options ]I think it's OK to be hurt that he wouldn't just do it, but it also sounds like you were sort of expecting him to fail and setting him up to do so. Did you give him a list of people you would want there or any ideas as to type of party or venue, or did you just keep quiet? If you were providing helpful hints/guidance and he still blew it off then he is just an ass not an ass with a wife who wanted to confirm her DH is ass.
[ Reply | Options ]It is the latter: he is just an ass. I told him to have it at our place with catering as opposed to an outside venue.
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Figured that out - sorry your dh is an ass. Have you ever told him that you were/are pissed?
[ Reply | Options ]Yes, I have mentioned it several times since it became evident no party was forthcoming and he has no excuses or reasons why it never happened. I honestly think he just thought the idea would go away if enough time passed. My mom is shocked and appalled (of course!) that he asked me if I wanted a party and then never planned it. I truly believe he only asked because he thought I would say no, but if that's the case, why didn't he do something else that was special for my 40th? We did nothing, by the way.
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Parties are over-rated. It sounds like your marriage could use a boost, why don't you put that anger (and $$) towards a trip away for the two of you.
[ Reply | Options ]Parties can be over-rated for sure, but the point is he asked and I accepted. I agree that our marriage could use a boost, and perhaps I'm using this "forgotten" party thing as an excuse to be angry with him, but he has a pattern of selfish behavior and I'm just really running out of patience here. I am not going to plan anything for the two of us because I really can't even stand to look at him these days!
[ Reply | Options ]np: get it out on the table, as clearly as possible. let him know: a) you're hurt that he blew off the party; b) it's a bad sign that the two of you have not been able to address it for this long; c) apathy and passivity is not ok in the relationship -- if he wants out, then start taking steps; if he wants in, then it has to *get engaged*
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i can sympathize, op. my b-day came and went in august and not so much as a card, let alone a present. i told him exactly what i wanted (an aeron chair or similar-- i work from home and i'm tired of our crappy office chair), still nothing. it sucks, and it's hurtful. dh is an ass.
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[-]Anyone see RHOOC last night? Did you see the new housewife's ring?? It was ridiculously huge.
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ehh--I thought she seemed cool. And didn't find him controlling--they seem to have a mutual thing worked out and I didn't find it crazy that he didn't want her parading her around in lingerie. I founf the "God first, then marriage, then kids" a little odd, but it seems to work for them. Two nannies though--holy cow. Still, anyone who seems willing to put Ficki and Scamra in their place has my vote.
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[-]Is the SB5 for Hunter considered a "recent Stanford Achievement Test score"? THANK YOU!
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[-]Any Nyack moms on? We're really interested in moving there with our two dcs, but I've heard the public schools can be hit or miss (as I'm sure they are everywhere) - any input on which are considered really good? Also, is the commute as bad as everyone says? TIA!
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We live very close to Nyack (Bergen co. NJ) and yes the commute IS bad...so much so that we are seriously considering moving back to the city! (We have a 9 y.o and 2 y.o) Love Nyack but as for the schools don't know much, have heard they're not great -- unsure how reliable that is though, such a cute town...how old are your dcs? Where are you living now?
[ Reply | Options ]OP. Thanks, sorry didn't see this until now. We're moving from out of state but dh is from NY and we were living in NYC for a long time before our 1st dc was born. We have a 3 and 5 yo. I've been debating between Brooklyn (Cobble Hill/Carroll Gardens) and Nyack but really would love a more natural setting, which is why I chose Nyack. We'd do public schools but I would like for them to be good-diverse is great but academics are also important. Ugh. Anyone want to choose for us? ;)
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[-]What is the UB consensus on the Town School & Columbia Prep? All I keep seeing is nobody gets into Town. TIA
13 replies [ Reply | Watch | Options ]Don't know anything about Town (except UB rumors) but have been hearing a lot about Columbia prep. They seem to be pouring money into it, and it is getting more and more desirable. It's a progressive, but with a tie to an Ivy, so has obvious appeal.
[ Reply | Options ]Columbia Prep is nice, though not as academically rigorous as many other schools, at least at the high school level. I know firsthand that they admit "weaker" students, i.e., those who don't get into so-called "tt" schools. So the peer group is not as strong.
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[-]I had a CVS yesterday morning (at Mt sinai) and have had no cramping or bleeding...am I out of the woods? I'm not planning to run a marathon or anything, but I've been walking on eggshells and trying not to move around much.
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[-]What is the highest SB score for HUNTER that you have heard of?
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two years ago they were still giving percentiles. did you pay for the additional consultation to get the score? was that IQ (very high, congratulations!) or sum of scaled score (still very nice result)
[ Reply | Options ]yes. paid for the consult. don't have it in front of me, but I think it must have been the sum of the scaled score. I don't think psych gave us an actual IQ, but she did say she didn't think it was an accurate # anyway because dc hit the ceiling in one of the subtests and you needed some previous version of the SB to get a better idea
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Not to edit your post, OP, but you might want to ask for highest for this year only, and post on NY Schools.
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[-]Planning a boys first birthday party in manhattan. Most guests do not have children but there are a few. Kids vary in age from 1 year to 10 years. Any ideas of places good for adults (food and drinks available) but where the kids won't be bored to death. Group is about 50 people - 10 kids/40 adults. have looked everywhere on line and having no luck - HELP!
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[-]Any feedback on CBS midwifery? or any recommendation for a midwife?
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[-]I have rheumatoid arthritis. Do I need a high risk OB? Any suggestions for specialists in autoimmune disorders and pregnancy.
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He doesn't think it's a foregone conclusion. My regular OB/GYN gave me a referral for an MFM specialist, though she's at Beth Israel and a friend had a really bad experience there. I'm looking elsewhere, and wondering if anyone out there has a subspecialty in autoimmune diseases. Anyone else out there w/ RA...what did you do?
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I have RA- had two pregnancies- luckily in both I was great with no meds but fish oil. Went to high risk after reading study that suggested RA patients had higher rates of preeclampsia (though not that much higher) and pretty significantly higher rates of IUGR. Had more monitoring at the end because of the increased IUGR risk and also was not allowed, by my high risk doctor, to go more than 41 weeks because she said there was risk of placenta detrioration beyond the normal amount when you go past the due date. My rheum said high risk wasn't necessary, but another rheum I saw during pregnancy (that had privileges at the hospital I was delivering at) thought it was a wise move. Lupus pg's are obviously more high risk and I think anyone wi...
[ Reply | Options ]That's great you were in remission. I'm new here - what's IUGR? Are you in NYC? If so, do you recommend your high risk OB? Also, were you on any TNF meds prior to conception? How before trying did you go off? This is one thing that I can't seem to find anything resembling consensus on...For MTX it's 3 months, but that is a LONG time to go w/o anything...Thanks.
[ Reply | Options ]OR here- I was on Kineret, a biological but not a TNF inhibitor. I dropepd to only Kineret and fish oil, stopped NSAIDs and plaquenil and sulfaslazine. My rheum said the Kineret left my system so quickly that he said I coudl take up until a positive home pregnancy test. SO I always tested super early. Ended up needing IVF, so I actually stopepd the Kineret two days before egg retrieval.
[ Reply | Options ]With pg number 2, got pregnant naturally first month trying, tested super early and got the faintest positive about 9-10 days after ovulation, and stopped kineret then. My RE, OB, and Rheum never had a probalem with just staying on Kineret and stopping it super early in the pregnancy.
[ Reply | Options ]on my second pg, it happened naturally, I was on Kineret while trying and stopped it at 9-10 DPO when I got the faintest positive on a pg test. RE< OB< and rheum never had issues with me being on Kineret while trying.
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I have RA, and intentionally went off Remacaid to get pregnant. Tried a # of times earlier, but couldn't last off meds for 3 mos. Over 40, severe RA, did not need a high risk OB (even though I hit that category in 2 areas; age and disease). Textbook pregnancy, pain free for 9 months, and back needing meds nearly a week after I gave birth. She's beautiful, smart and worth every bit!!! GL!
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