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evereddie · November 23rd, 2008, 11:19 PM

Pickel, I am very glad it helped you but you didn't anwer my question. Whether you feel it right now or care to know, Medicare like all other government programs is in big rouble. Here it is directly....

How Obama And McCain Differ On Medicare, CBS Evening News: How The Candidates Propose To Fix The Ailing Program - CBS News

"Both Sens. Barack Obama and John McCain concede Medicare is in trouble.

"By 2019, there will be no money left!" McCain has said.

He blames bloated bureaucracy. Arguing doctors and clinics should get lump-sum payments for quality care, instead of being paid for individual tests and treatments.

"What about the idea of saying, 'OK,' to a healthcare provider. 'A heart transplant is going to be based on the overall outcome and care that you provide for that patient,'" he said.

Obama sees waste in the private plans that contract with Medicare to manage the treatment of a quarter of its recipients - about 10 million seniors. Studies show those plans cost the government roughly 13 percent more than traditional medicine.

"It doesn't help seniors get any better. It's not improving our health care system. It's just a give-away," Obama said.

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evereddie Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: North Carolina Posts: 603	Pickel, I am very glad it helped you but you didn't anwer my question. Whether you feel it right now or care to know, Medicare like all other government programs is in big rouble. Here it is directly.... How Obama And McCain Differ On Medicare, CBS Evening News: How The Candidates Propose To Fix The Ailing Program - CBS News "Both Sens. Barack Obama and John McCain concede Medicare is in trouble. "By 2019, there will be no money left!" McCain has said. He blames bloated bureaucracy. Arguing doctors and clinics should get lump-sum payments for quality care, instead of being paid for individual tests and treatments. "What about the idea of saying, 'OK,' to a healthcare provider. 'A heart transplant is going to be based on the overall outcome and care that you provide for that patient,'" he said. Obama sees waste in the private plans that contract with Medicare to manage the treatment of a quarter of its recipients - about 10 million seniors. Studies show those plans cost the government roughly 13 percent more than traditional medicine. "It doesn't help seniors get any better. It's not improving our health care system. It's just a give-away," Obama said.