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Comment on Difficult Business Decisions on Medicare, Medicaid at Mayo by Joe Green

Joe Green — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:26:13 +0000

It will be really bad for groups like the Mayo Clinic if the single payer government plan is passed. In a few years everyone would be on it. We would end up with third-rate health care. Mayo and other great medical providers would be out of business.

Comment on Mayo Clinic’s reaction to House Tri-Committee bill by Jemerin

Jemerin — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:35:13 +0000

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Comment on Mayo Clinic’s Position on the “Public Option” by Jemerin

Jemerin — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 06:45:10 +0000

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Comment on Mayo Clinic’s Position on the “Public Option” by janej

janej — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:55:43 +0000

One of the roles of government, as proposed by the Mayo Clinic Health Policy Center, would be to assist people in purchasing private insurance through sliding scale subsidies. If people are able to pay even a portion, they should do that so they have some personal investment in their health. But, the government can and should assist people as needed. If a person’s or family’s income cannot provide toward insurance, the role of the government is to cover them.

One of the keys is that the individual should own the insurance, so they are not dependent on an employer. If individuals own their own insurance, it becomes portable and can move with them if they change jobs or become unemployed. Employers and the government could contribute to helping pay the premiums. Ideally, people would have the choice to keep their insurance through the end of their life if they are satisfied with it, and not be required to enter Medicare upon retirement.

Comment on Minnesota Public Radio Features Mayo Clinic “Model of Efficiency” by janej

janej — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:50:35 +0000

HCG –

Thank you for your comments. It is interesting that what Mayo is able to accomplish is demonstrated in many other areas of the country in many different ways. I encourage you to find out more about Intermountain Health Care; here is a great article from the New York Times ( http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/08/magazine/08Healthcare-t.html?_r=1&scp=1&sq=intermountain&st=cse ). You can also look to Cleveland Clinic, Kaiser, Geisinger Clinic, Virginia Mason and many others.

They all have slightly different models and methods, but achieve excellent outcomes and safety at lower costs. I think the key point is that the idea of good value can be achieved, and is being achieved, whether or not the Mayo Model is followed exactly.

Comment on Mayo Clinic’s Position on the “Public Option” by Jemerin

Jemerin — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:45:12 +0000

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Comment on Minnesota Public Radio Features Mayo Clinic “Model of Efficiency” by HCG Weight Loss

HCG Weight Loss — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 02:47:03 +0000

Also, this is a very well balanced article, mentioning the pros and cons, and the implications for the ongoing health debate.

Comment on Minnesota Public Radio Features Mayo Clinic “Model of Efficiency” by HCG Diet

HCG Diet — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 02:46:07 +0000

Certainly an encouraging article, but it leaves one wondering how much the Mayo’s success can be duplicated in other areas of the nation. Some customization is certainly necessary.

Comment on Mayo Clinic Perspective on Current Health Reform Issues by hassan

hassan — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:05:35 +0000

very good blog and nice post

Comment on Mayo Clinic “Model” Highlighted in Washington Post by Seattle Bellevue Ren

Seattle Bellevue Ren — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:53:43 +0000

Good article on the ying/yang of the Mayo clinic and how its achieved its vaulted stature. The US is certainly a better place with the Mayo, but can the Mayo be duplicated thousands of times, and each clinic achieve the Mayo’s success. While there are certainly things to learn from the Mayo, the answer is, “probably not”