Michael D.

U.S. Healthcare Legislation Investment Impact

So worried that investments will fall in value when cash flows and margins are reduced due to the 'commoditization' of healthcare. This is what can be expected, healthcare won't be only available to the priviledged few, but the masses. Bravo to the USA.

From the investing standpoint, there is no mention of the increased volumes of healthcare being delivered if you finally have a population who a)has access to a doctor and a basic plan and b)is not refused from insurers due to 'pre-existing conditions'.

I'm a good socialist, society means you take care of everyone. I'm still long on Healthcare too. 'Everyone' is a bigger pond than 'few'.

Stocks that Could Benefit from Health Reform

Consider CGI Inc. (GIB) as they have products and applications providing digital records management at the state and regional health system level.

Six Suggestions for Health Insurance Reform

Everyone agrees that the insurance companies make decisions on what level of care you get. Everyone agrees that this article is jaded by the author's profession.

So, would you rather have the insurance companies make these decisions, or your government through a state plan? Think about it.

Competition by insurance companies is fierce, resulting in 'normalized' service delivery at the expense of corporate profits. Your service will not get worse if you go to a state system, you'll eliminate the corporate profits from the system and allow your doctors to make their decisions. Everyone gets treated, it is how society works.

Writing from Canada, where I get all of the treatment I need. If I want it faster, in a Spa, or with irish linen sheets, I go pay extra or take out insurance for it.