A Collection of Problems with the US Health Care System

Care Giver. Pennsylvania. Statement 10225.

Categories: Patient Statements

State:: PA

Occupation:: Care Giver

I am self-employed and I had health care in 2014. Decided to wait until March of 2015 to re-enroll in a health care plan with my previous carrier. I contacted my insurance provider …

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Pharmacy Technician. Pennsylvania. Statement 10205.

Categories: Patient Statements

State:: PA

Occupation:: Pharmacy Technician

I was hit by a car several years ago and had spinal surgery.I had nerve damage and required spinal and neck injection.The company I work for changed my insurance because it was cheaper …

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Instructor. Pennsylvania. Statement 10187.

Categories: Patient Statements

State:: PA

Occupation:: Adjunct Instructor – English

My problem is that I can’t afford healthcare. I have two small children, and I work part-time. My job does not offer me healthcare because I’m not full-time. My husband’s job …

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Teaching Assistant. Pennsylvania. Statement 10158.

Categories: Interested Observer Statements

State:: PA

Occupation:: Teaching Assistant

Regarding those who think it’s ok to appeal/oppose Pres. Obama’s health care bill, I say think again! Many of our children going to college and/or coming out of college cannot find a job …

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RN. Pennsylvania. Statement 10157.

Categories: Health Care Professional Statements

State:: PA

Occupation:: RN

Recently at my small community hospital which has recently filed bankruptcy due to lack of funds and patients, we received a diabetic patient on re-admission with the same problem she was admitted for 1.5 …

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SHIP Counselor. Pennsylvania. Statement 10134.

Categories: Health Care Professional Statements

State:: Pennsylvania

Occupation:: SHIP Counselor

In our county, we have one viable health insurance option for Medicare beneficiaries. While we have several PFFS plans, the network is limited and the co pays are extraordinary. We have a PPO …

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RN. Pennsylvania. 10132.

Categories: Patient Statements

State:: PA

Occupation:: RN

I have a problem with the entire government system. As an RN I have seen abuse of aid around every corner. People go into the doctors office smelling of cigarettes telling the doctor they …

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Teacher. Pennsylvania. Statement 10075.

Categories: Patient Statements

Despite years of post-secondary education and two higher education degrees, I find myself among the growing number of young Americans who cannot afford the cost of health care. Although my company (I am a teacher for a private institution) offers …

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