Medical Equipment Market Questions and Answers
Blaming the free market for the egg recalls and fake medical equipment?
Source: mises.org --- Monday, August 23, 2010
So, I've been reading a lot from the progressives and statists who fault the free market for allowing contaminated eggs to be sold and for fake medical equipment being sold and harming people: http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/21/health/policy/21tubes.html?_r=2 hxxp://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=389x9003562 How would a libertarian respond to the above accusations? In addition, I'm certain that the statists would claim that without governmental inspection plenty of people would fall ill or die before people realize the faultiness of the products if the free market were allowed to work. How would a libertarian respond to that argument? ...
Jointwave Enters Japanese Medical Equipment Market with H.264 Video Encoder
Source: dmnnewswire.digitalmedianet.com --- Wednesday, August 11, 2010
(2010-08-11) FREMONT, Calif. , Aug. 11 /PRNewswire/ — Jointwave LLC, a leading supplier of H.264 IP core for FPGA and ASIC, and Spinnaker Systems Inc., a top semiconductor intellectual properties (SIP) distributor in Japan , announced that they have jointly gained a design-win in Japan..... ...
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Resolved Question: How to sell used medical equipments in Asia?
I am dealing in used medical equipments in Japan and looking a market in India , Nepal ,Bangladesh,sri Lenka and ext. moreResolved Question: Is my friend lying about his salary?
He just moved to Michigan to take a position selling Medical Equipment. He is telling everyone here in Florida he is making $75,000 a year. He just graduated in spring 2010 with his BA in marketing at UCF. moreResolved Question: Should You Retire To Asheville, NC?
I have been asked many times about retiring in Asheville, NC and the answer is not easy to answer. Asheville is a beautiful place but is not for everyone. The scenery in the mountain areas can be breath taking and the cost of living is about average. The downtown area rolls up the carpets pretty early and not all businesses are open every day. Asheville is very crowded and traffic can be terrible. It has two malls with not many businesses still open. It's a pick up truck area and not that friendly to outsiders. Medical facilities can be a hassle if you want to find a specialist. Many people drive to Tennessee to get good medical care. Older people will have trouble negating the winding mountain roads with many accidents on record. The housing market has suffered as in many cities across the USA with foreclosures everywhere. Aside from the areas to see like the Biltmore Estate etc. Asheville can get old in a matter of months. I have lived there for 3 years and recently moved to PA where my retirement income is not taxed and my car is not assessed a $700.00 fee every year for their road tax. Home taxes are going up and utilities are very high. Most homes have electric heat with a few heated with propane which cost just as much. I now sit in PA with friendly people paying a fraction of what it cost me to live in the area...... It gets cold in Asheville with some snow not as much as PA but when it snows there it stays on the street until it melts as there is no snow removal equipment there. The summers are cooler however and the fall is spectacular with a drive on the Blue Ridge Highway. Older people might notice the altitude is effecting their breathing with less oxygen in the air. Driving to and from Asheville to points north can be a nightmare for some with the snow covered higher elevation roads in the winter where one mistake can lead to sliding off a cliff. The best part of Asheville is the mountain scenery. After that it is just another working city with a population who dislikes anyone from the North. moreResolved Question: Public option aside: The medical industry's cost to consumers has risen far more than any other?
instance of business (discloses government spending). What would you attribute this to? Here are some possible answers, but I'm not really sure. Frivolous Malpractice: Hundreds of millions of dollars a year in unnecessary costs which are spread to the consumer. Pharmaceutical Companies: The average cost to even introduce medicine on the market per drug is about $1,000,000.00. They use vast profits from other drugs to pay for these. Doctor's pay: At a hospital with around 100 doctors making an AVERAGE of $150,000.00 a year, the cost to pay those doctors runs 1.5 million per year. Medical School: Medical School puts doctors in debt for years after medical school (when they are making relatively small amounts of money as interns and residents), forcing their cost of living to be higher and higher in order to pay it off. (increased cost of living increases needed pay) Insurance Companies: The birth of insurance companies, though noble, allowed some dishonest doctors to charge their losses to the insurance companies through radical increase of prices for treatment normally given directly to the patient at a much lower cost. This practice became more wildly acceptable over the course of decades and is now commonly applied to increase of costs across the board (wages to equipment) (This is the one I believe in the least, because it seems to be a consequence of high cost, rather than a strong reason) Medical Equipment Medical Equipment requires high cost due to the research needed to develop it. This makes a machine that normally would cost a few thousand to make from scratch sell for several million dollars a peice. The problem is that the price doesn't decline (or doesn't decline by much) once research and development is paid off. Which of these (or any others) are key contributors to the gigantic cost of health care, which contribute very little if anything, and are there any I missed?Tally of contributing factors, 1 for medical school, 1 against doctors (doctors are not to blame for high prices) moreVoting Question: help me is this a good resume?
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Joe gets up at 6 a.m. and fills his coffee pot with water to prepare his morning coffee. Joe can afford the coffee because corporate loving rich Republicans exported our jobs overseas with NAFTA and CAFTA. With his first swallow of coffee, he takes his daily medication. His medications work because money-grubbing Republicans refuse to place price controls on drugs, thereby allowing pharmaceutical companies to earn enough money to pay for the extensive R&D and take the risks necessary to create miracle drugs. But the drugs still cost too much because government mandated health insurance has artificially increased the demand for medications with no one to police the prices, but that’s OK since Joe’s Bush-supporting bossman pays all but $10 of Joe's medications. In the morning shower, Joe reaches for his shampoo. His bottle is properly labeled with each ingredient, none of which are damaging to his skin because some animal-hating sadistic corporations paid some scientists to swab the shampoo in some poor rabbit’s eyes. Just for kicks. Joe dresses, walks outside and takes a deep breath. The air he breathes is clean because some dollar-worshipping conservative developers built some nice houses with pretty yards 15 miles from the industrial sector of the city, and Joe drives his comfortable and affordable “Japanese” car made in Georgia without the inflated cost of union labor, and Joe can stop on his way home to pick up a package of reasonably priced T-shirts at the evil Wal-Mart, instead of having to park his car and take a filthy subway to pay twice as much downtown. Joe begins his work day. He has a good job with excellent pay, medical benefits, retirement, paid holidays and vacation because his parents instilled in him the value of hard work so he studied when he was in school and learned that he could get by just fine without relying on the government. Joe's employer pays these benefits because Joe's employer knows Joe’s a valuable employee and Joe’s employer doesn’t want him to go work for his competitor. If Joe is hurt on the job or becomes unemployed, he'll get another job pretty quick because he’s a self-starting go getter who has a lot of friends at church and from college that he can call to find more work. It's noontime and Joe would need to make a bank deposit but doesn’t need to go to a bank because evil monopolist Bill Gates helped make computers useable to the general public and he can automatically pay bills thanks to the economies of scale of Bank of America or Wachovia installing the expensive equipment to allow Joe this convenience. While Joe's deposit is federally insured by the FSLIC, Joe doesn’t have to worry about Democrats in Congress pulling the rug out from under the real estate market again like they did in the 80s. At least Joe hopes they learned their lesson. Joe pays a low rate mortgage because Americans voted for that war monger Ronald Reagan in 1980 and Bill Clinton had the good sense to reappoint Alan Greenspan. And Joe can afford a nicer home, not only just because of the low mortgage rates, but also because he gets to keep more of his hard earned money because Republican Presidents in the 1980s and in 2001 cut his taxes. After work this evening, Joe plans to visit his father at his farm home in the country that Joe’s dad still owns because his landed-gentry Republican County Commissioners have refused to steal his land in the name of a higher tax base. Joe gets in his car for the drive because the government added additional lanes to the local highways that people actually use instead of throwing money away on a regional rail system that studies project people would little use. Joe gets to his house in record time because death-loving Republicans allow you to go 65 and 70 mph, and you can because pollution loving Republicans don’t make you plug your car in overnight so you can drive for 2 hours at a maximum speed of 20 mph. Joe arrives at his boyhood home. His was the third generation to live in the house, but he doesn’t because when his grandparents moved to the United States they learned to speak English and didn’t spend their time complaining about how the government wasn’t doing enough for them. The house didn't have electricity until some military-industrial power company plopped a big ol’ nuclear power plant over by the river. Joe is happy to see his father, so they go to the local bar and enjoy a beer and a cigar, where Joe’s dad tells him that if the estate tax is repealed, Joe can keep the farm in the family for a fourth generation and won’t have to sell it to pay the taxes. Joe gets back in his car for the ride home, and turns on NPR. The reporters keep telling stories about how bad corporations only care about profit and that higher taxes will allow the government to “invest” in our future. They don’t mention that the beloved Democrats have vilified the very people who have provided us jobs, good and services from their sma moreResolved Question: Iraq reconstruction. Are we running out of excuses to stay?
Our efforts were in vain...and I must add here that the Iraqis are able to 'reconstruct' on their own. BAGHDAD — In its largest reconstruction effort since the Marshall Plan, the United States government has spent $53 billion for relief and reconstruction in Iraq since the 2003 invasion, building tens of thousands of hospitals, water treatment plants, electricity substations, schools and bridges. But there are growing concerns among American officials that Iraq will not be able to adequately maintain the facilities once the Americans have left, potentially wasting hundreds of millions of dollars and jeopardizing Iraq’s ability to provide basic services to its people. The projects run the gamut — from a cutting-edge, $270 million water treatment plant in Nasiriya that works at a fraction of its intended capacity because it is too sophisticated for Iraqi workers to operate, to a farmers’ market that farmers have not been able to decide how to divide up space for, to a large American hospital closed immediately after it was handed over to Iraq because the government was unable to supply it with equipment, a medical staff or electricity. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Umm Lessee. . about 50 billion went to Halliburton and Bechtel, didn't it.. moreResolved Question: Iraq. Any excuse better than none isn't it? Shouldn't we still bring the troops home?
BAGHDAD — In its largest reconstruction effort since the Marshall Plan, the United States government has spent $53 billion for relief and reconstruction in Iraq since the 2003 invasion, building tens of thousands of hospitals, water treatment plants, electricity substations, schools and bridges. But there are growing concerns among American officials that Iraq will not be able to adequately maintain the facilities once the Americans have left, potentially wasting hundreds of millions of dollars and jeopardizing Iraq’s ability to provide basic services to its people. The projects run the gamut — from a cutting-edge, $270 million water treatment plant in Nasiriya that works at a fraction of its intended capacity because it is too sophisticated for Iraqi workers to operate, to a farmers’ market that farmers have not been able to decide how to divide up space for, to a large American hospital closed immediately after it was handed over to Iraq because the government was unable to supply it with equipment, a medical staff or electricity. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ lessse. about 30 billion went to Halliburton and Bechtel. moreResolved Question: how will demo explain their lies about insurance companys profits now that the truth is out?
WASHINGTON – Quick quiz: What do these enterprises have in common? Farm and construction machinery, Tupperware, the railroads, Hershey sweets, Yum food brands and Yahoo? Answer: They're all more profitable than the health insurance industry. In the health care debate, Democrats and their allies have gone after insurance companies as rapacious profiteers making "immoral" and "obscene" returns while "the bodies pile up." Ledgers tell a different reality. Health insurance profit margins typically run about 6 percent, give or take a point or two. That's anemic compared with other forms of insurance and a broad array of industries, even some beleaguered ones. Profits barely exceeded 2 percent of revenues in the latest annual measure. This partly explains why the credit ratings of some of the largest insurers were downgraded to negative from stable heading into this year, as investors were warned of a stagnant if not shrinking market for private plans. Insurers are an expedient target for leaders who want a government-run plan in the marketplace. Such a public option would force private insurers to trim profits and restrain premiums to compete, the argument goes. This would "keep insurance companies honest," says President Barack Obama. The debate is loaded with intimations that insurers are less than straight, when they are not flatly accused of malfeasance. They may not have helped their case by commissioning a report that looked primarily at the elements of health care legislation that might drive consumer costs up while ignoring elements aimed at bringing costs down. Few in the debate seem interested in a true balance sheet. But in pillorying insurers over profits, the critics are on shaky ground. A look at some claims, and the numbers: THE CLAIMS _"I'm very pleased that (Democratic leaders) will be talking, too, about the immoral profits being made by the insurance industry and how those profits have increased in the Bush years." House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., who also welcomed the attention being drawn to insurers' "obscene profits." _"Keeping the status quo may be what the insurance industry wants their premiums have more than doubled in the last decade and their profits have skyrocketed." Maryland Rep. Chris Van Hollen, member of the Democratic leadership. _"Health insurance companies are willing to let the bodies pile up as long as their profits are safe." A MoveOn.org ad. THE NUMBERS: Health insurers posted a 2.2 percent profit margin last year, placing them 35th on the Fortune 500 list of top industries. As is typical, other health sectors did much better — drugs and medical products and services were both in the top 10. The railroads brought in a 12.6 percent profit margin. Leading the list: network and other communications equipment, at 20.4 percent. HealthSpring, the best performer in the health insurance industry, posted 5.4 percent. That's a less profitable margin than was achieved by the makers of Tupperware, Clorox bleach and Molson and Coors beers. The star among the health insurance companies did, however, nose out Jack in the Box restaurants, which only achieved a 4 percent margin. UnitedHealth Group, reporting third quarter results last week, saw fortunes improve. It managed a 5 percent profit margin on an 8 percent growth in revenue. Van Hollen is right that premiums have more than doubled in a decade, according to a Kaiser Family Foundation study that found a 131 percent increase. But were the Bush years golden ones for health insurers? Not judging by profit margins, profit growth or returns to shareholders. The industry's overall profits grew only 8.8 percent from 2003 to 2008, and its margins year to year, from 2005 forward, never cracked 8 percent. The latest annual profit margins of a selection of products, services and industries: Tupperware Brands, 7.5 percent; Yahoo, 5.9 percent; Hershey, 6.1 percent; Clorox, 8.7 percent; Molson Coors Brewing, 8.1 percent; construction and farm machinery, 5 percent; Yum Brands (think KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell), 8.5 percent. ___ moreResolved Question: Can someone here please critique my resume... be honest, not mean?
okay........ I'm not getting any responses from my resume....... what do I need to change or reword..... it is only 2 pages when printed.... OBJECTIVE: Seek a challenging Administrative Support / Office position where I can implement my current skills and knowledge while contributing to the success of the company. QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledgeable in several different areas of an office setting and general administrative duties including: * Excellent customer service skills. * Efficient and reliable communication with staff, supervisors and clients. * Ability to work with minimal supervision or in a team environment. * Processing of client information, including insurance and billing inquires. * Scheduling of appointments. * Filing and maintaining office and client records. * Ordering supplies for office and clients. * Resolving inter office disputes. * Answer client calls and dispatched couriers according to priority of call and courier location. * Performed follow-up on dispatches with clients. * Excellent time management and organizational skills and the ability to multi-task. * In-depth ability to think and act quickly, calmly in a stressful or emergency situation. * Demonstrates particular attention to detail, procedures and confidentiality. * Ability to train new employees in office procedures. * Immense ability to learn job-related material. * General understanding of computer technology. * General office knowledge including but not limited to: keyboarding, 10-key, data entry, filing, customer relations, multi-line phone skills, faxing, copying, ordering supplies and the ability to operate and troubleshoot most types of office equipment. EMPLOYMENT: REAL ESTATE AGENT / REALTOR August 2004 * Successfully works with home buyers and sellers to profitably list and sell homes ensuring positive experience for everyone involved. Additional areas of expertise include: Contract Negotiations, Pricing & Proposals, Business Development, Market & Competitive Analysis, Consultative/Solution Selling, Customer Acquisition Strategies. HSRH HOSPITAL – Relief CPhT May 2000 / August 2004 * Computer data entry of patient admissions, physician orders, charges, credits, medication administration records, and ordering of drugs and supplies. * Fill, label and prepare medication for dispensing to nursing carts. * Pre-packing of bulk medications, maintain controlled narcotics and audit narcotics and medication stock. * Receiving medication, stocking shelves and checking and pulling outdates. * Knowledge of aseptic technique and IV preparation. * Fill nursing carts and inspection of crash carts. * Perform and maintain inventory control and workload records. * Maintain patient medical records. RTYH COLLEGE – Instructor January 1998 / August 2004 * Instructor for Phlebotomy Certification, Basic Phlebotomy, and Phlebotomy for Nurses and Healthcare Professionals. * Develop curriculum, syllabi, course outline, lesson plans, and course material for phlebotomy courses. * Coordinated and conducted phlebotomy lectures. * Developed and administered phlebotomy exams. * Instructor for Driver Safety / Defensive Driving Course through the T.E.A. QDL - PSC Relief Group Lead Phlebotomist / Office Supervisor February 1996 – February 2002 * Managed day-to-day supervision of lab operation and personnel. * Proper collection of blood and urine samples for testing. * Responsible for scheduling, evaluations and training of staff. * Resolve technical and personnel problems. * Received calls from clients, dispatched couriers according to location & priority of call. * Follow-up with clients and couriers on all calls and dispatches. * Recognized operational problems / errors and initiates corrective action. * Computer data entry of patient information, orders and testing results. * Performed inventory and ordering of supplies for office and clients. * Handled general office duties including answering multi-line phones, billing inquiries, customer service, filing, faxing, and general office duties. * Scheduling patients for testing procedures. * Processed and filed paperwork of patient’s insurance / Medicare / Medicaid. * Maintained a safe and clean environment. EDUCATION: BTHG COLLEGE REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT: Real Estate Curriculum MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Medical Curriculum moreResolved Question: Do you think 0bama has a way around Health Care like this - Vive Le French Care?
Health Care in France is Often Held Up as a Model the U.S. Might Follow Yet the French Have Their Own Problems that Show There's No Such Thing as a Free Lunch — or a Free Doctor's Visit By INVESTOR'S BUSINESS DAILY | Posted Wednesday, August 26, 2009 4:20 PM PT Call it the grass-is-greener syndrome. Advocates of national health care, acknowledging the flaws in ObamaCare yet despising the current U.S. system that has the best medicines, the best medical equipment and the shortest waiting lists, have turned their eyes lovingly to places like France. As City Journal contributing editor Guy Sorman notes, the French would also love to have the low-cost, high-service system some Americans gush about. Unfortunately, they don't. France's system isn't that cheap and is financed by high taxes on labor that have heavy economic consequences. Sorman notes that a Frenchman making a monthly salary of 3,000 euros has 350 of them deducted for health insurance. Then the employer throws in an additional 1,200 euros. This raises the cost of labor to prohibitive levels and puts a brake on economic growth. This helps explain why French unemployment hovers around 10%. France imposes an additional tax levy to cover the constant deficits that national health insurance runs. The French Parliament raises this levy, which applies to all forms of income, every year. Altogether, Sorman writes, "25% of French national income goes toward what's called Social Security, which includes health care and basic retirement pensions for all." Drugs developed in America at enormous expense do cost less in France, which decides what drugs are to be used and at what prices. American patients in effect subsidize the French, who take the same pills at half the price because American pharmaceutical companies don't want to lose the French market. French taxpayers fund a state health insurer, Assurance Maladie. Assurance Maladie has run in the red since 1989, and this year's shortfall is expected to be 9.4 billion euros ($13.5 billion) and 15 billion euros in 2010, about 10% of its budget. Regardless of the cost, does the French system produce better outcomes? Not always. Infant mortality rates are often cited as a reason socialized medicine and single-payer systems are better than what we have here. But according to Dr. Linda Halderman, a policy adviser in the California State Senate, these comparisons are bogus. Official World Health Organization statistics show the U.S. lagging behind France in infant mortality rates — 6.7 per 1,000 live births vs. 3.8 for France. Halderman notes that in the U.S., any infant born that shows any sign of life for any length of time is considered a live birth. In France — in fact, in most of the European Union — any baby born before 26 weeks' gestation is not considered alive and therefore doesn't "count" in reported infant mortality rates. France reimburses its doctors at a far lower rate than U.S. physicians would accept. As David Gratzer, a physician and senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute, wrote in the summer 2007 issue of City Journal: "In France, the supply of doctors is so limited that during an August 2003 heat wave — when many doctors were on vacation and hospitals were stretched beyond capacity — 15,000 elderly citizens died." After the tragedy, the French parliament released a harshly worded report blaming the deaths on a complex health system, widespread failure among agencies and health services to coordinate efforts, and chronically insufficient care for the elderly. It's hard to imagine that happening here, where hospitals have enough air-conditioned beds and doctors that aren't on vacation. Fact is, most Americans like their health care. There are ways to provide expanded coverage at lower cost, such as pushing individually owned health savings accounts, malpractice reform and allowing insurance to be bought across state lines. We needn't be forced to sacrifice quality for cost. Nor do we need to look to the French for a better solution. They don't have one. http://www.ibdeditorials.com/IBDArticles.aspx?id=336178343967257 moreResolved Question: Honest nonpartisan question on healthcare reform...?
I know that there are several bills out there on healthcare, all of which have good points and bad points (from what I hear). I'm more of a foreign policy buff, but I figured I would start inching my way into the debate here. I downloaded and have been reading HR 3200, which is the bill that Fox News is out to kill (for whatever reason). So when I started reading it, I thought I would find some offensive stuff (I'm more of a financial conservative), but I have found nothing yet (it's like 1,000 pages, so I haven't read the whole thing yet) that has offended me or made me think for one minute that I wouldn't like the reforms brought about by this bill. Some key points I found in the bill itself (these are my notes): * Protects rights to keep currently held health insurance policies * Cannot discriminate based on pre-existing conditions * Limits the allowed methods of varying premiums * Prohibits discrimination in benefits * Requires parity in mental health and substance abuse disorder benefits * Ensures adequacy of provider networks * Mandates minimum coverage that includes hospitalization, outpatient hospital and clinic services (including ER visits), private practitioner services (regular doctor visits), supplies necessary for treatment, prescription drugs, rehab, mental health and substance abuse disorder services, preventive services, maternity care, well baby and well child care (oral, health, vision, and hearing services, equipment, and supplies for children under the age of 21) * Requires fair marketing practices by health insurers (uniform marketing standards) * Requires fair grievance and appeals mechanisms * Requires information transparency and accurate, timely plan disclosure using plain language * Mandates timely payment of claims by insurance companies * Creates a Health Insurance Exchange with Public Health Insurance option * Prohibits discrimination in healthcare not offered through exchange * Offers protections to whistleblowers * In order to ensure value and lower premiums, all group and individual coverage must meet a specified medical loss ratio * Ends health insurance rescission abuse, which prevents companies from abusing protections created to prevent fraud (companies unreasonably end coverage based on these protections) * Creates the opportunity for independent, external, third-party review in cases of rescission * Creates reinsurance program for retirees * Mandates affordability premium credits for individuals * “No federal payment for undocumented aliens.” * Notes that it is an individual’s responsibility to obtain healthcare * Outlines employer responsibilities should an employee choose to offer health insurance to its employees These are just a few of the more important points I have found thus far. From the figures I've heard, our government wastes more than $4 trillion on healthcare each year anyway, and that pretty much ANY new program would be less expensive (though a cost-neutral plan would be preferred to save taxpayer dollars). From what I've seen, any NEW bill would be better than the system we have now (though I don't think I would support universal healthcare and drastic changes to the health delivery system). Please give me YOUR OPINIONS on this issue, and please do not recite Fox News, MSNBC, or any other partisan hacks. If I want their opinions I could waste my time by watching their shows.Sorry about the wall of text, lol. hotnwell... Will definitely put something up if I find the death panels! lol ObamaCar... if you didn't notice the quotes... that is a direct quote from the bill... that's how i can say that.I see and hear everyday talk about death panels, socialized medicine, etc. attacks against Obama. The bill Obama supports and all the bills I've seen so far are not Universal Healthcare, so what is the socialization argument based on? It is sad that these scare tactics DO work on the American people, and it is even worse that you can easily view the bills yourself but everyone is too lazy. moreResolved Question: Why has no nation on Earth ever had a successful private, for-profit, universal health insurance system?
Attention, high school drop-outs! Free debating lessons here: ************************************************************************ Before answering the question above, please read my answer below. If you disagree with my facts and logic, please tell me why I am wrong. Then I will tell you why you are wrong. That is the way grownups do it. If you only want to type a sound bite, go away. *********************************************************************** Profit-making is incompatible with the prevention and cure of sickness. Healing sick people is not a service in the same sense that fixing a car is a service. The auto-repair industry serves its customers profitably in a free market for several reasons that do not apply to the health care industry: 1. The cost of an auto repair rarely exceeds 50% of the cost of acquiring an equivalent vehicle and is usually less than 5% of that cost. The patient cannot acquire another body. The cost of an illness may exceed the combined cost of a buying a home and raising a family of university graduates. 2. Garages stay in business by making good decisions and providing good service. Health care providers stay in business (retain their medical license) by conforming to industry standards. The health care industry (as opposed to the health care INSURANCE industry) does not want customers. They do not have to attract customers. There is no point in advertising for customers. The doctor regrets that the patient needs his help. The patient regrets being a patient. 3. Auto repair is based upon commodities: widely available parts, repair manuals, tools, and mechanics. Costs are well known and prices are regulated by competition Health care equipment is highly technical and very expensive. Doctors are mostly specialists, often researchers with few students. They sometimes build their own equipment. The customer’s life may depend upon finding the right doctor. If that doctor does not have a contract with the patient’s private insurance company, the claim will be denied. (http://www.creators.com/liberal/froma-harrop/free-market-death-panels.html) 4. All drivers can afford to drive – until they can’t. If too many drivers can’t afford to drive, some garages may suffer or fail. It’s tough on the ex-drivers and ex-garage owners, but that’s the free market. Patients must be served whether they can afford to pay or not. If they cannot pay, the cost must be shifted to others. In particular, children and students cannot afford to pay for their own care. But they must receive the finest possible health care (and education) regardless of the wealth or poverty of their parents. This requirement is enshrined in our Constitution’s Preamble which vows to “promote the general Welfare and to secure the Blessing of Liberty to ourselves and to our Posterity.” Posterity is our nation’s ONLY product. We MUST do it right. Spending large public funds on the postponement of death for a few very uncomfortable months is an irrational betrayal of our heritage and our national interest. For the above reasons, universal health care costs can only be met by payments of deductible claims made through an insurance system financed by premiums that are subsidized for the poor. Costs are paid from the insurance pool. For statistical and administrative reasons, the larger the pool, the lower will be the premiums. The risk is spread over a larger population. That is why single-payer policies are the least expensive: everybody is in the same pool. This is a mathematical CERTAINTY. Breaking the insurance pool into a hundred different pools adds important costs: financing, administrative, advertising, customer selection, claims denial, high executive salaries, and profits. These additional costs (over 25% of the total current cost and over 33% more than the single-payer costs) represent a “tax” paid to private insurance companies by all its customers with no benefit to the consumers. The usual objection to single-payer is government inefficiency. And reduction of Medicare and Medicaid costs are part of the legislation before Congress. But the Veterans Administration provides excellent care to millions of veterans suffering a wide range of problems at a very reasonable cost compared to private industry. Government rationing of health care is another objection. But, without exception, every private health care insurance company has a large building with an entire floor or two devoted to a department that does nothing else but ration health care. These claim deniers are answerable only to their highly paid management, not to Congress or to a State Legislature or to the voter. The only recourse to denial of a claim is to file a suit through the court system and pay the lawyer. There are now insurance solutions approximating single-payer before Congress. They need your support.General answers: Success means that, with relatively few exceptions, everyone is served as well as possible within the available resources regardless of previous history or ability to pay. Of course, some will be served better or worse than others. It's the intent that counts. We have two excellent VA hospitals in the Chicago area. I receive excellent service in my clinic. The brouhaha at Walter Reed was solved by firing a general. There are problems at all hospitals, VA or not. Most of the VA problems arise from PTSD cases. No civilian hospital has that problem. I can't believe how many high school drop-outs skipped reading my carefully thought out essay and just dropped a sound bite. That's rude. I begged you guys to go away. For those who got ripped off at a garage, welcome to the free market. If you were treated that badly in a hospital, you might want to hold off on tort reform.jwoody88: The USA has a private (not public), for profit, health insurance system. It is neither successful in economic terms nor universal. Many people, including me, have been very well served, whether private or public. I am on Medicare and have no complaints, nor have I ever heard a senior complain. The problem lies with those who are not served.Texas Tre. The US Army, Navy, and Air Force are models of efficiency. Expensive, yes, but efficient in the sense that they do their best and are held accountable. That is somewhat like the USSR, which could beat us into space but couldn't make bumaga (that's toilet paper). The civil service people in our government are excellent. The problem is the guys like Brownie, who did a hekkova job at Katrina. Bush tried to run Iraq with born-again Christians just out of Bob Jones college. He tried to replace federal attorneys from the same source, which is getting Karl Rove into trouble now. moreResolved Question: Who in this forum wants to read the TRUTH about the Obama health care plan?
The Obama Health Plan: Rationing, Higher Taxes, and Lower Quality Care. The study explains in full detail, based on the pending Congressional legislation, exactly how the Obama health plan would impose government rationing that will deny you health care, severely restrict your freedom of choice and control over your health care, raise, not lower, health costs, impose sharp tax increases that would leave America uncompetitive in the world economy, and increase federal spending, deficits and debt. The rationing begins with the dominant public option government health insurance plan, which is authorized in the legislation to follow the practices of Medicare and Medicaid in sharply underpaying doctors and hospitals. Medicare pays doctors 20% below market rates, and hospitals 30% below market. Medicaid pays 30% to 40% less than Medicare. This power to underpay medical bills is the most important reason the government public option health insurance plan will eventually drive out the private competitors, leaving you without the choice of keeping your current insurance plan. Any private plans that do manage to survive will be able to do so only by adopting the practice of paying only what the government plan pays. So the government will end up dictating all payments to health providers in any event. Doctors and hospitals will consequently begin to restrict their care to fit what the government will pay. Their practices will shrink to avoid the more expensive medical services and treatments that the government payments will not sufficiently cover. These underpayment practices in turn will have dramatic, powerful effects on investment in the health care industry. Investors are not going to finance acquisition of the latest, most advanced equipment and technologies with the government slashing compensation for the services such technologies provide. Investors are also not going to finance expanded or new hospital facilities or clinics, or even the full maintenance of existing ones. The supply of doctors, surgeons and specialists will also decline, just when demand for their services is soaring under the Obama health plan giveaways. Obama repeatedly says that under his health reform plan if you like your doctor you will be able to keep him or her. But the real question is whether under his reform plan your doctor will be willing to keep you, when the government refuses to pay adequately for the health care services you want and need. This is how the long waiting lines for diagnostics, surgery, and other referrals begin to develop. This is why in other countries with national health plans or socialized medicine, facilities seem old, aged, and deteriorated. Vast new realms of possible, innovative, new health services and care opened up by modern science will lag unutilized. Drug companies will also cut back sharply on investment in new, cutting edge, restorative, painsaving, or lifesaving miracle drugs. Many people will suffer or die unnecessarily as a result. A recent report from President Obama's Council of Economic Advisors (CEA)[1], which he has touted as showing how his health plan would reduce health costs, elaborates even more explicit and comprehensive government rationing of health care. The CEA report says 30% of American health care is waste, which government bureaucracy is going to eliminate under Obama's health reforms. What is the difference between waste and the health care you want? Answer: a government bureaucrat. The CEA says the government will reduce health costs by deciding for doctors and hospitals across the country what health care works and what doesn't. Even worse, it will decide what health care is cost effective, which means the government will decide whether your health care is worth the cost, not you and your doctor. This will be enforced through the payments to doctors and hospitals. Those who follow the government's dictates on your health care get paid, those that don't don't get paid. These are some of the reasons why the public is now protesting so angrily against the Obama health plan in public forums all over the country, and why the polls show the public has turned in decisive opposition to the Obama health plan. President Obama insists that if you like the health insurance you have today, you will be able to keep it. But under his health plan, if you have employer provided health insurance, that won't be your choice, it will be your employer's choice. Your employer will have every incentive to dump you into the so-called public option, government insurance plan, and pay an 8% payroll tax instead. If the employer's work force averages $50,000 a year in wages, then the employer would only have to pay $4,000 per year per worker under the payroll tax, which would likely be less than what he is paying for your current health coverage. moreResolved Question: would you play this video game?
Would you play this video game? now before you read this, i did not write this but i did have a similar idea to the person who wrote this. i copied this description from a website call game discovery. so all the credit goes to James Owens. this game is not in devolopment but if you want to see it on the market join my facebook group. called "People who want to play a police RPG." Sim Police "There is a lot of demand for this kind of game, especially among players of the popular Police Quest series and SWAT 3. You're a police officer in a large metropolitan city (a SimCity would be nice). You start out as a rookie (there can be a short training period or rookie school at the beginning to familiarize you with the way the game is played). This game would be played much like SimCopter and Police Quest. The car would be driven like Need For Speed or Streets of SimCity. You patrol your beat at your own leisure and answer game-generated calls for service (armed robberies, speeding vehicles, riots, wrecks, medical emergencies, traffic jams, fights, drunk drivers, burglar alarms, shootings, fires, etc). There is a map on your car console, that displays an icon showing you where the call is. You have several AI partners on the streets with you. You can call them by radio for backup, also you can hear what they are doing and back them up. You can also notify dispatch for fire and ambulance help. You can also come across speeders, drunks, etc, at random. Whether they pull over and how long it takes them to pull over is up to the computer AI. You may have to chase them. You have a good bit of equipment to use: Pistol Shotgun (stored in trunk of car) Baton Pepper Spray Walkie Flares Ticket book Handcuffs Flashlight You also have a choice of several cars to drive such as marked and unmarked Crown Vics and Camaros. Promotions and paychecks are based on points, and money can be used in convenience stores, coffee shops, and to buy new equipment (or maybe to pay informants) etc. You car also has the basic equipment of a police cruiser. Police radio, spotlight, radar, lights and siren (the siren should have several tones, adjustable by the player, and the lightbar and siren should be on separate switches, this a serious flaw in Need For Speed and other games). You can interact with people, and you can walk inside building to do things (eat, do paperwork, answer calls, etc.). There is a central police station, a jail, hospitals, fire stations, bars, gas stations, and a small substation for you and your partners to hang out. There are "big city" areas as well as suburban areas and "bad" neighborhoods." writes James Ownes Sim Police Video Game Name James Owens moreVoting Question: what is a best way to market medical laboratories equipment and supply?
moreResolved Question: Which sector should I invest in during this recession period?
I want to invest in stocks because this is a good time to buy low and the market will recover eventually. My question is this: Which market/sector should I invest in? The following are what I have heard about frequently: 1) Medical equipment and supply companies, however, will the prospect of universal health care make this a risky investment? 2) Discount stores such as Wal-Mart, Dollar General, etc. 3) Finally, which sector would be beneficial to take advantage of the huge number of baby boomers who will be retiring? Thanks in advance everybody. moreResolved Question: What are some community college jobs at get paid alright money?
Here are the courses available to me: Automotive Service & Repair Business Administration: -Accounting Concentration -Marketing Concentration Cabinetmaking Carpentry Diploma Continuing Care Cooking Cosmetology Electro Mechanical Technician Electronic Engineering Technician Heavy Duty Equipment /Truck and Transport Repair Human Services: -child and youth -correctional services -disability support -Community Services Concentration Machining Office Administration Plumbing Tourism Management (Multi-discipline and Ecotourism options) Welding Diploma Welding Inspection and Quality Digital Animation Recreation Leadership Law & Security International Business Interactive and Motion Graphics Information Technology : -Systems Management/Networking Concentration -Web Development Concentration Medical Office Assistant Digital Animation I don't know what to take.. maybe medical office assistant? can you tell me which ones are good courses and which one would make more than min. wage? I don't want to take a course and still only make min. wage that's all I don't need to be rich just make enough to pay back the loans. thanks! moreResolved Question: Should US hospitals be marketing American Citizenship to the rich Mexican citizens?
Citizenship for sale? A Tucson hospital's health-care package promises affluent Mexican women the chance to have their babies in posh surroundings with access to the latest medical equipment. But the marketing materials leave out a key draw in the arrangement: U.S. citizenship for the newborn. Tucson Medical Center's "birth package" gives an official nod to a generations-old practice of wealthy Mexican women coming to U.S. hospitals to give birth. Mexican families do the same thing at all local hospitals, but TMC is the only one actively recruiting their business. The practice is legal, but offensive to some advocates of tougher U.S. immigration standards. "What it really amounts to," said Mark Krikorian, executive director of the Center for Immigration Studies, "is buying U.S. citizenship." "This is different from any other kind of medical treatment," said Krikorian, whose Washington, D.C.-based think tank studies the impact of immigration on the United States. "If you come for cancer treatment … there's no consequence for the United States. You pay your money, you go home." http://www.azstarnet.com/altsn/default/newsletterclickthru/297932 moreResolved Question: How strong is my case against a medical clinic?
I availed of a dermarolling service from a medical clinic. I was guaranteed that 1 equipment that will be used is for my personal consumption 5 times. With all confidence I availed of there service at 70%. after my second treatment I found out that the equipment was for one time used only. So I asked them if they will be changing the equipment every time they told me that "no, It will be used for my entire package" and that the single use statement made by the manufacturer are just marketing strategy. Now I researched about the manufacturer of the dermaroller and its stated that it is for single use only and that there are serious health risk as it is not meant to be reused. What can I file against the clinic? Could I get a refund even though it states in he contract that 'no refund'. Can I also recover my lawyers fee and other incidental cost? Thanks to all tha will help. moreResolved Question: How well will the Government run GM, Medicare, or Universal Healthcare?
A History Lesson: 1. In 1913, thinking it was being overcharged by the steel companies for armor plate for warships, the federal government decided to build its own plant. It estimated that a plant with a 10,000-ton annual capacity could produce armor plate for only 70% of what the steel companies charged. When the plant was finally finished, however -- three years after World War I had ended -- it was millions over budget and able to produce armor plate only at twice what the steel companies charged. It produced one batch and then shut down, never to reopen. 2. Or take Medicare. Other than the source of its premiums, Medicare is no different, economically, than a regular health-insurance company. But unlike, say, UnitedHealthcare, it is a bureaucracy-beclotted nightmare, riven with waste and fraud. Last year the Government Accountability Office estimated that no less than one-third of all Medicare disbursements for durable medical equipment, such as wheelchairs and hospital beds, were improper or fraudulent. Medicare was so lax in its oversight that it was approving orthopedic shoes for amputees. 3. When the federal government nationalized the phone system in 1917, justifying it as a wartime measure that would lower costs, it turned it over to the Post Office to run. (The process was called "postalization," a word that should send shivers down the back of any believer in free markets.) But despite the promise of lower prices, practically the first thing the Post Office did when it took over was . . . raise prices. moreResolved Question: Free Market Economy brought us everything we enjoy in USA?
Different models & makes of Computers. Different models & makes of Cell phones. Different models & makes of cars Different models & makes of appliances Variety of produce in our grocery stores Variety of life saving medical equipment & medicines and so on ........... WHAT DID GOVERNMENT SPONSORED INDUSTRIES and/or PROGRAMS did the same? moreResolved Question: On fastweb it asks me for my intended career objective, which one do I choose?
It gives me this list but I don't see Speech language pathology. My major is called Communicative Disorders emphasis in Speech language pathology. Accounting/C.P.A. Acting/Directing Administrative Assistant Advertising Aerospace Engineering Technology Agribusiness Agriculture Agronomy Architecture Artist Astronomy Athletics, Intercollegiate Atmospheric Science Automotives Aviation Banking Biomedical Equipment Technician Broadcast Engineering/Technology Broadcast News Broadcasting/Cable Production Business Management/Administration Child Care/Day Care/Child Development Christian Service Club Management Coaching Communications, Wireless Community Service Computer Analyst Computer Programming Computer Science/Information Technology Conducting/Band Direction Conservation Construction Cosmetology Counseling Creative Writing Criminology/Criminal Justice Culinary Arts Cultural Non-Profit (Zoo, Museum, Aquarium, et al) Dairy Industry Dance/Choreography Defense Industry Dental Hygienist Dentistry Die Casting Diplomatic Services Directing Drafting Economist/Economics Electrical Energy Electronic Communications Technology Electronics Employee Benefits Engineering Entertainment Industry Environmental Science Episcopal Clergy Equine Studies Exhibition Marketing Facilities Management Film Making Finance Food Service, Baking Food Service/Food Management Foreign Affairs Forensic Science Forestry Garden Center Management Geophysics Gerontology/Geriatrics/Elder Care Golf Turf Management Government Service Graphic Communications Hematology History Horticulture/Floriculture Hotel/Motel, Restaurant and Hospitality Management Hydrology Illumination Immunology Information Systems Management (MIS) Insurance Interior Design International Business International Relations Journalism, Sports Journalism/Communications Law Enforcement Law, Corporate Law/Lawyer/Attorney Lawn Care/Landscaping Library Sciences Management Consulting Manufacturing Material Handling Mathematics Medicine/Health Medicine/Health - Rural Areas Meteorology Microbiology Microelectronics Military Ministry Missionary Modeling Mortuary Science Museum Studies Music Music, Church National Security, National Defense Natural Resource Management Naval Engineering News Media Newspaper Administration Nonprofit Organization/Management/Career Nuclear Power Industry Nursing Occupational Therapy Oncology, Nursing Optician Optometry Paralegal Pediatrician Pharmacy Photography Photojournalism Physical Therapy Plastics Industry Plumbing/HVAC Podiatry Psychologist/Psychology Public Relations Public Safety Public Service Publishing Quality Control Radio Broadcasting Real Estate Real Estate Appraising Recreation Religious Communications Religious Vocation/Theology Research Research, Field Research, Medical Retailing Robotics Sales/Marketing School Administration School Counselor Science Science, Earth Social Work/Social Services Space Research/Science/Exploration Special Education Sports Medicine Stage Management Teaching, Professor Teaching/Education Textiles Theater, Design, Production Tobacco Farming Transportation Industry Travel Tourism Veterinary Medicine Victim/Crime/Substance Abuse Services Waste Management Water Works (Water Utility Management) Wood-Based Composites Industry moreResolved Question: can someone please proofread this for me?
Sport and recreation career assignment Athletic trainers assess sports injuries, providing appropriate treatment, and educating athletes on injury-prevention programs as well as healthy lifestyles. Trainers help with rehabilitation after an injury. An athletic trainer works with school sports teams, professional sports, or in sports medicine clinics or health clubs. Trainers work in collaboration with physicians and coaches, insuring that treatment plans are followed and athletes are not returned to the game prematurely. Trainers can work full-time year round or on a seasonal basis which varies with each sport. Students should study biology, chemistry, and physics as well as basic first-aid. Some coaching or experience as a team captain is preferable. Bachelor’s and master’s degrees are available in athletic training. An authorized program includes courses such as human anatomy and physiology, psychology, nutrition, and physical education plus extensive field experience. Athletic trainers also need good social and communication skills because they are constantly working with people. Athletic Trainer salaries vary depending on the location and the setting. The average salary is $18.44 per hour, which totals up to about $38,360 per year, comparing to a personal trainer, fitness trainer or aerobic instructor they make a good amount of money. Of coarse though, like every job the salary usually starts smaller and when the amount of hours and experience is increased so does the salary range. Along with this job there are many advantages and disadvantages. Being a personal trainer has its benefits, like you get a free membership to any gym you work at, and meet great people. Teaching a class is also a good workout for yourself. Some cons are it is extremely tiring, physically demanding and is lots of competition out there. You have lots of laundry all the time (being sweaty does that). There are a number of ways for athletic trainers to advance or move into related positions. Some assistant athletic trainers could become head athletic trainers and, eventually become athletic directors. Some athletic trainers may even move into sales and marketing positions, in this field they are able to use their athletic trainer expertise to sell medical and athletic equipment. The appropriateness of this field for myself is not a type of field I would be looking into for when considering what to do with my life. Being an athletic trainer would be a lot of work and would mean I would need to be extremely well fit. I am fit but teaching other people how to be fit and helping them out, is something that I simply not interested in pursuing. I would also need a lot of schooling because you need to know about muscles and first aid. thanks moreResolved Question: Are you experienced with marketing plans?
My family and I have opened a Medical Consulting business. We shop around for new medicine and medical equipment, convince them to trust us with their product. Then we find a distributor (we specialize in the middle east) market their product and continue to grow their sales. Does anybody have any idea how I could put together a marketing plan for this type of business? If not, do you know of any good sources to help me out? Im sort of pressed for time, I was given this assignment on short notice. The business meeting is on May 8th and our flight is May 7th. So I have little time to put together a great marketing plan for a potential multimillion dollar contract. HELP! moreResolved Question: Please help me w/ these questions....?
Your position is the business director for a large medical supply company. You provide medical supplies to medical offices as well as hospitals throughout the country. You have been asked to provide a projection for business in the next five years. What economic tools would you use to provide projections for future business, what products might be needed and the type of personnel the company will need for the future? Currently the company not only sells products but provides training to doctors and hospitals on the technology used in some of the medical equipment you sell and lease to the medical community. Also, what projections would you provide the strategic team as for the potential business picture - using economic indicators, would your business likely grow or are you in a decreasing market? Please support your answer. moreResolved Question: What do you think about this story?
My brother found that he LOVES to write so we wanted to get some others opinions, please let me know what you think. I'm sure he would like to get some of your opinions. If you would like to read more let me know and I will send you some more :D Thanks for your time. Robert Salvatore woke up to what felt like a normal day in Xenon city. A cold, dark city made completely of steel and computer technology. During a Xenon winter, the temperature could drastically change from fifty degrees below zero, to one hundred and eighty above. He awoke to the crisp, cold, metallic air beginning to cycle through his estates oxygen filters, but he did not mind the metallic air; he had been exposed to it since he was a very young boy about the age of three. Robert tapped a flat-screened button on a panel in front of him. The bed, a sleeping capsule, slowly ejected from the wall and tilted forward for him to step out. His home didn’t seem like it normally was. There was no smell of the androids, which every morning cooked him his food and brought it up to his room. It was hard to come by “real” food in Xenon anymore; it was all simulations and meal capsules now. Robert was rich. He had shimmering, wavy black hair with which he combed to the right. He had pale, silky white skin which seemed to glow like the moon in the dark night sky, and deep sky blue eyes, which were cold and seemed full of hate, As if he had been through much pain and suffering, causing his soul to be numb. Robert Salvatore used to be a police officer in Xenon, a high-ranking police captain. He resigned due to cruel laws being passed that sickened him, and that would sicken anyone to see what the XCPD had done. The police officers were trained to their breaking point. They had no emotions anymore; they would arrest people within 15 feet of the police department prison stairs, they would murder someone whom was “too close” to them, or the chief. The chief, a tall, slender man about the age of 29, whom went by the title “lord” Arcus, was a cruel, harsh man. He was once a friend of Robert’s but a tragic incident happened in the marketplace one day, about two years before Robert’s resignation, where his parents, siblings, and friends were all killed during an invasion including two of Xenon’s biggest gangs. That is why Lord Arcus was such a cold, cruel, hateful man. Upon Robert’s resignation, he solemnly swore to oppose the Xenon police. He smuggled out 150 cargo crates of high-ranking police equipment to bring to the rebel bases in the lower levels of Xenon. He sold most of the materials. He sold what ever he had in the stock market, supplies he no longer needed, and pieces of furniture and weapons he had crafted and produced himself. He paid for many years of education with the money he had earned. He learned advanced medical procedures, carpentry, programming, gunsmithing, merchanting, mechanics, and many more skills such as advanced math, etc. and quickly became the richest, most intelligent man in Xenon city. Although he was extremely rich, he wanted more in life; much, much more. He knew of a mine full of gold, possibly billions of dollars worth just past the police station and down the road next to it. Was he going to risk being caught near the mine and possibly get arrested? Or would he sneak out after the ten o’clock curfew set by police? The most dangerous time of the day; night, in Xenon was full of bandits, assassins, other rebels, and animals even the most powerful of police could not come to capture. Robert decided to go and attempt to get into the mine during night. Despite the risk of being mugged, or possibly killed during pitch black of night, He knew that during an Xenon winter, nobody would ever want to go out during night anyway. The temperature on a Xenon winter’s night could reach two hundred degrees below zero. Everybody stayed inside with the nuclear heating to keep warm, and if someone did not have a home, they would go into the Xenon subway tunnels and bundle up next to a barrel they would build a fire in. Robert also knew that he could keep warm with his white silk suit with thermal plates build into it would keep him alive in the cold night air and also help him blend into the snow. Robert just had to figure out how he was going to get into that mine. Two weeks after the first tunnel had been dug, leading to a big underground cavern, the walls covered in ice and the miners had to leave until it heated up. That night however, a rock slide appeared in front of the mine and blocked anyone from getting in. The police would not assist either, because the excuse that they were “protecting” the citizens of Xenon. Robert knew that this was even more of a bonus. Nobody was able to get into the mine, so nobody else would be at the mine to risk meeting. That meant that there was also generators and heaters in the mine and he could keep himself warm for a long time with them. That is, if they have any fuel in the moreVoting Question: Which area of medical sales is the best way to go after I earn my degree?
Hello, I am 28 years old, in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area, and back in school to finish my degree. After career & personality tests and much research, I'm seriously leaning towards a sales career in the medical business. I have about a year and a half left of school, and am considering attaining a Bachelors in Business Marketing. I've heard that the majority of successful medical sales reps are young, female, attractive and outgoing. (If that offends anyone, I apologize. It's not my personal opinion, since I obviously have not had any real world experience in the feild. It's the opinions of many of the professionals I've spoken to about my career path.) Yes, I do fall into that category however. How important that is to my questions depends on the person answering. Also, I realize this is a hard business to break into. That you have to know people to get in, but once you're in, you're in. (This pertains to one of my questions later.) My questions are as follows: 1) Out of all of the specfic fields in medical sales (i.e. pharmaceutical sales, laboratory sales, clinical diagnostics sales, DNA sales, medical supplies sales, medical equipment sales, imaging sales, etc.), what is the overall "best", in your opinion, and why? 2) In your opinion, what are the 3 best qualities and the 3 worst qualities of this position? 3) What Bachelors degree do you think would be best for your specific choice? 4) What experience do you have? 5) What type of work can I get into now, that will not only help me to gain business to business sales experience while attaining my degree, but possibly help me to get my foot in the door later (or give me the opportunity to network to help me get in the door later)? 6) Are there any type of certifications or accreditations that I could attain on the side while in school that will benefit my career or help me to land a job? 7) In your opinion, what are the best 2 or 3 companies in the DFW area to work for in your chosen specific area of medical sales? 8) What areas in medical sales are the least likely to be seriously affected by the economy with layoffs, etc. (Which has the best job security?) You'd REALLY help me out if you could answer any or all of my questions. If you are in one of these fields, when answering, it might help if you think about this: "If you could go back, do it all over again with the knowledge you have now, what would you do different? What would you tell your younger, inexperienced self to help you earlier in your career?" Thank you all in advance!! I REALY appreciate your help!! moreResolved Question: Whats better a doctor in the navy or in a hospital?
navy:Educational debt: Little to none Get 100% tuition and fees covered. And focus on your studies — without worrying about how to pay for it. Setup costs: Covered Step into a thriving practice among skilled Navy doctors from day one. Operating costs: Covered A global network provides advanced equipment, malpractice insurance and administrative support. Vacations: Certain Take 30 days of worry-free vacation with pay earned every year. Annual income: Competitive Earn a comfortable income with benefits reserved for Navy Officers. Retirement: Generous Earn retirement income, and invest in a 401(k)-like savings plan. Postgrad Training: Supported Pursue advanced, continuing education opportunities in your areas of interest — funded by the Navy. Global Outreach: Available Provide critical medical care and education to impoverished and underserved citizens of the world. Hospital Educational debt: $120,000* Plan on spending years paying off your debts — and even longer if you choose to specialize. Setup costs: $300,000* Assume deeper debt to buy into a practice or establish your own. Operating costs: Extensive Anticipate high overhead as well as the administrative complications of running your own business. Vacations: At your discretion Leave your patients and practice in the hands of others during your absence. Annual income: $140,000* Income varies depending on market, specialty and experience. Retirement: Self-managed Fund and administer your own retirement plan. Postgrad Training: Costly Specialize to increase your earning potential by tapping your own resources or taking on significant new debt. Global Outreach: Elective Step away from your practice to pursue humanitarian projects of your own choosing and on your own time. moreResolved Question: A question for followers of Christ regarding debt.?
I am very good financially. I am in my late 20s and I have never paid interest on a credit card. I had a financial sales job that I made 185k in 05 and left it to start a financial company then God showed up and turned my life upside down. I haven't worked since except getting involved with some investments that are bringing me about 1200 a month and growing. God showed up in my life in a way I didn't expect and turned my life around. It was so clear it was God because during a period of time he spoke to me in about everyway he could and it all confirmed what I had felt in my heart for about 12 years before this happened. He has been guiding me for about two years toward what he showed me my calling was. I feel like God told me that this was a 3 year process and he confirmed that through two people. I am working on that and I sold my mercedes, sold my home, broke up with a girlfriend that was bad for me. Now he has been quite and I see that as the next step of faith and trust. He has showed me that he is in control of my finances and my view of money has changed so much. I sold my home within a month in a terrible market for a great price. I found a car that was extremely under valued (1800 for a car worth about 5k) on ebay. He found me the perfect rental that is way under priced (550 and should be over a 1000). Anyway, I know my calling and I see myself working toward it and getting close but here is where I am confused. I took out a zero percent interest credit card that expires late summer this year. I figured free money for a year at least I can put it in an online saving account and get interest on it. It was for 22k. Technically I'm not in debt but I started to dip into the credit card advance cash. I know that the bible talks against getting into debt so naturally I feel I should get a job to not get into debt. The problem is I feel like I am not suppose to get a job and trust in God and his calling. Partly because the last two times I have had job opportunities God showed me things against the jobs. The first he made extremely clear not to do it and it ended up being a dud after I said no. When I was offered that job and trying to decide whether to do it I received prayer from a man I have never seen before and he said "you have had a couple opportunities lately but is it what you feel your suppose to do? I said no. He said sometimes when your on the verge of excellence something good comes along as a temptation. He said God wanted to fulfill my calling more then I did and he would make it clear about the job in the next week. God made it really clear just like he said. The second I prayed and the next day I miraculously was showed something about the job that I wouldn't have been able to find out unless God showed me. I feel like I am close to getting to my calling which will bring me money. So I am confused between what I feel God calling me to do and what the bible says about debt. I have about 14k in money and investments(medical equipment) bringing me 1200 a month which could grow up to 3k to 4k. My bills are only about 2000 a month. I don't have a family or kids. I have a job that I think I could get but its the one that God showed me it wasn't really what it seemed. Should I trust in God or since the bible talks badly about debt should I get a job? Any suggestions?oldguy63 How can it be my will for my life? I do not want to do what I have been doing and its been very painful process of dying to self. I don't appreciate that. Technically anyone who owns a home is in debt right? Why do we view that as different. moreResolved Question: Have you been hurt by inaccurate credit bureau info?
Below is a copy of a letter sent to President Obama and each of my congressmen today. If you have had your chances for a loan, mortgage, or job destroyed due to inaccurate credit bureau information, now is the time to speak up and ask for reform Dear President Obama, I am writing to ask you to focus attention on one significant aspect of the credit crunch that has not received much press - the effect of inaccurate credit bureau information on the ability of consumers to obtain credit. Americans cannot obtain mortgages, credit cards, auto loans, or employment without a good credit score. However, the credit bureaus have too much control over our destiny and too little control exerted over their inaccurate reporting. Last week, I was delayed on my mortgage approval due to inaccurate credit report. I have been working several hours each month over the last two years to clear up problems. The result - I currently have 3 bills that I know I need to pay off. These are leftovers from a period when I got divorced, lost my job in the tech downturn, had my house and everything in it destroyed by fire, and was out of work for 3 years when my son was undergoing a medical crisis. During this time, I managed to survive without going on public assistance of any kind. My credit bureau currently shows 17 negative accounts - 14 inaccurate ones. These may be reported past the 7 year limit for negative information. One of the worst offenders is the US Department of Education. My loan has been rehabilitated for a year, with 20 payments made on time. However, they are still reporting me to TransUnion and to Equifax as being in collections. I have had 8 phone numbers with Verizon, all of which have had all bills paid off. 3 of the accounts are showing different amounts for Verizon. Comcast Cable has reported me to two different bureaus, for a total of 4 accounts, for an account which is also paid in full. Two of the collection accounts are for equipment returned at the time I moved from the house. Progressive Insurance is reporting through a collection agency that I owe $273 on an old bill. I paid this off, and my last two checks were returned to me by the agency as overpayments, yet I cannot remove them from my credit report. The FTC does not help. I have sent proof to the credit bureaus of payments; however, they will not accept the proof unless it comes from collection agencies that filed the report. The agencies are extorting additional payments from Americans in order to remove bills that have already been paid. American consumers need you to act quickly to offer them protection. I would be taking one house off of the market now, and trading in my car, if the government took action to protect my credit rating. Multiply this by the many thousands of citizens in similar circumstances, and you could stimulate the economy with very little money spent. moreResolved Question: Marijuana essay please help?
For the record, I DO NOT agree with the views expressed in this essay it is simply a dumb school assignment which made NO SENSE because it could only be 3 paragraphs yet we had t have 5 different ideas. Ugh. Canada should legalize marijuana. Legal marijuana would have many positive effects on the country as a whole. If it’s possible to help many people, why aren’t we doing it? Indeed, Canada would have much to gain from legalizing marijuana. There are many beneficial factors in legalizing marijuana. If marijuana were to be legalized, the government could have much more control over the quality and production of it. Likewise, it would be less likely to be laced with other drugs, which currently acts as a risk to subsequent addiction to such laced drug. Also, many drug dealers would be put out of business, and the police would have less dangerous drug busts. Again, it would be less accessible to children for there wouldn’t be any “random guys on my street with ‘weed’” that are probably quite dangerous. Legalizing cannabis would decrease the amount of people in prisons drastically and this would save Canada a huge amount of tax payer money. As a result, the police could direct their focus on more serious cases and they would have more money to get better forensics equipment without it all being spent on costly trials. Additionally in numerous countries, including Canada, marijuana is already used for medical purposes. Annually, cancer costs at least a billion dollars; much of this includes costs for loss of productivity. Moreover, there are currently some patients who need marijuana and aren’t able to access it. If some of these patients who suffer needlessly could get the help they needed to get better, better care and more money could be given towards helping others with more serious illnesses, and also for developing a cure for cancer. Finally, to make marijuana legal would give our ongoing weak economy a boost and help many of the currently unemployed citizens. People could get jobs in the industry and support their families, thus homeless shelters would be a little less crowded. For this reason they would buy homes, the housing market would go up, and Canada would yet again become prosperous. Furthermore, the government would also benefit because they would receive mountains of tax and farm revenues. Thus, to help our country in times of trouble, legalizing marijuana could be very helpful. It would be a good move to make marijuana legal in Canada for police, economy, medical and quality reasons. The arguments for legalizing marijuana are far greater than those against it. Its illegality should therefore be reconsidered in Canadian parliament.I was asking about corrections :| moreResolved Question: PLEASE HELP ME CONDENSE THIS ESSAY?
Canada should legalize marijuana. Legal marijuana would have many positive effects on the country as a whole. If it’s possible to help many people, why aren’t we doing it? Indeed, Canada would have much to gain from legalizing marijuana. There are many beneficial factors in legalizing marijuana. If marijuana were to be legalized, the government could have much more control over the quality and production of it. It would be less likely to be laced with other drugs, which currently acts as a risk to subsequent addiction to the laced drug. Also, many drug dealers would be put out of business, and the police would have less dangerous drug busts. It would be less accessible to children for there wouldn’t be any “random guys on my street with weed” that are probably quite dangerous. For our safety, cannabis should be made legal. Legalizing marijuana would also have many benefits within the justice system. It being legal would decrease the amount of people in prisons drastically and this would save America approximately $1 billion dollars of tax payer money. The police could direct their focus on more serious cases and they would have more money to get better forensics equipment without it all being spent on costly trials. Thus, legal marijuana would make our police force more efficient and we'd be safer. Numerous countries, including our own, marijuana is already used for medical purposes. Annually, marijuana costs $107 billion; much of this includes costs for loss of productivity. Currently some patients who need marijuana aren’t able to access it. If we could help some of these patients who suffer needlessly, we could give better care and more money towards helping others with more serious illnesses, and also for developing a cure for cancer. Marijuana has many beneficial medical factors. To make marijuana legal would give our ongoing weak economy a boost and help many of the currently unemployed citizens. People could get jobs in the industry and support their families, thus homeless shelters would be a little less crowded. They would buy homes, so the housing market would go up and Canada would yet again become prosperous. The government would also benefit because they would receive mountains of tax and farm revenues. To help our economy in times of trouble, legalizing marijuana could be very helpful. It would be a good move to make marijuana legal in Canada for police, economy, medical and quality reasons. The arguments for legalizing marijuana are far greater than those against it. Its illegality should therefore be reconsidered in Canadian parliament. IT CAN ONLY BE 3 PARAGRAPHS LONG :'(YES ITS ABOUT LEGALIZING MARIJUANA, but it was only supposed to be 3 paragraphs andI didn't know that :( moreResolved Question: Stupid marijuana essay? PLEASE HELP ME!!!!?
I had to write an essay, but I was sick the whole week we did essay writing, so I'd never done it before! Anyways, this is all I could come up with when I followed the guideline I was given. PLEAASSE HELP ME!!! I know it's terrible,what do I fix? p.s. I don't actually agree with anything I said, I don't think marijuana is good. " Canada should legalize marijuana. Legal marijuana would have many positive effects on the country as a whole. INTEREST FACTOR. Indeed, Canada would have much to gain from legalizing marijuana. There are many beneficial factors in legalizing marijuana. If marijuana were to be legalized, the government could have much more control over the quality and production of it. It would be less likely to be laced with other drugs, which currently acts as a risk to subsequent addiction to the laced drug. Also, many drug dealers would be put out of business, and the police would have less dangerous drug busts. It would be less accessible to children for there wouldn’t be any “random guys on my street with weed” that are probably quite dangerous. For our safety, cannabis should be made legal. Legalizing marijuana would also have many benefits within the justice system. It being legal would decrease the amount of people in prisons drastically and that would save lots ($1 billion in America) of tax payer money. The police could direct their focus on more serious cases and they would have more money to get better forensics equipment without it all being spent on costly trials. Thus, legal marijuana would make our police force more efficient and we'd be safer. In many, many countries, including our own, marijuana is already used for medical purposes. Annually, marijuana costs $107 billion. Much of this includes costs for loss of productivity. If we could help some of these patients who suffer needlessly, we could give better care and more money towards helping others with more serious illnesses, and also for developing a cure for cancer. Marijuana has many beneficial medical factors. To make marijuana legal would give our ongoing weak economy a boost and help many of the currently unemployed citizens. People could get jobs in the industry and support their families, thus homeless shelters would be a little less crowded. They would buy homes, so the housing market would go up and Canada would yet again become prosperous. It would be good for the government too because they would receive mountains of tax and farm revenues. To help our economy in times of trouble, legalizing marijuana could be very helpful. It would be a good move to make marijuana legal in Canada for police, economy, medical and quality reasons. The reasons for legalizing marijuana are far greater than those against it. Its illegality should therefore be reconsidered in Canadian parliament. "Well I had to chose to do it for or against. And I chose for, because it seemed easier. moreResolved Question: Did anybody see the list of extras added to the $700 billion Wall Street bail out?
Remember when that bail out plan kept going back and forth, back and forth and THEN got signed? Hmmmm....... did anybody see all the "extra" stuff attached to it? You know the old saying "scratch my back ...."? Isn't it amazing how much other stuff gets tacked on to a bill that we only know the title of -- granted some of this is necessary and helpful, but come on: Children's wooden arrows, rum excise tax revenues to Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands; and does THIS sound fair: Accelerated depreciation for property used mostly on an Indian reservation? More on the Bill Apart from the Troubled Assets Relief Program, the bill before the Senate includes: * Extensions of the AMT patch, tax deductions on state and local sales taxes, tuition, teacher expenses and real property taxes and tax credits for business research and new market investors * Energy tax credits and incentives to encourage wind and refined coal production, new biomass facilities, wave and tide electricity generators, solar energy property improvements, CO2 capturing, plug-in electric drive vehicles, idling reduction units on truck engines, cellulosic biofuels ethanol production, energy efficient houses, offices, dishwashers, clothes washers and refrigerators, and fringe benefits for employees commuting by bicycle. * A requirement for private insurance plans to offer mental health benefits on par with medical-surgical benefits * Tax relief provisions for victims of this summer's Midwestern floods, and Hurricane Ike * Freezing of deductions for sale and exchange of oil and natural gas, mandatory basis reporting by brokers for transactions involving publicly traded securities and an extension of the oil spill tax But it also extends the following tax provisions: * Economic development credit to American Samoan businesses * $10,000 tax credit for training of mine rescue team members * 50% immediate expensing for extra underground mine safety equipment * Tax credit for businesses with employees from an Indian reservation * Accelerated depreciation for property used mostly on an Indian reservation * 50% tax credit for some expenditures on maintaining railroad tracks * 7-year recovery period for motorsports racetrack property * Expensing of cleaning up "brownfield" contaminated sites * Enhanced deductions for businesses donating computers and books to schools, and for food donations * Deduction for income from domestic production in Puerto Rico * Tax credit for employees in Hurricane Katrina disaster area * Tax incentives for investments in poor neighborhoods in D.C. * Increased rehabilitation credit for buildings in Gulf area * Reduction of import duties on some imported wool fabrics, transfers other duties to Wool Trust Fund to promote competitiveness of American wool * Special expensing rules for film and TV productions And there's more: * Increasing cover of rum excise tax revenues to Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands * Making it easier for film and TV companies to use deduction for domestic production * Exempting children's wooden arrows from excise tax * Income averaging for Exxon Valdez litigants for tax purposes moreResolved Question: What does the republican party mean, when they say country first?
This isn't meant to be negative to either party, but I want to know from the republicans that if you reduce or eliminate taxes as the your wants. Where is the money going to come from for the following? 1. Repairing our infrastructure that has been neglected for way to long. 2. Fixing our school systems. 3. Rebuilding our military after 7 years of war, because that equipment is worn out and needs to be replaced. 4. Fixing the financial system and markets. 5. Investing in alternative energy Which "pet" projects are you willing to give up? 1. Elimination of the multimillion dollar farm bill? 2. Cuts to the military? 3. Cuts to Social Security / Welfare? 4. Cuts to education / medical research / science? This doesn't even count the 11 Trillion Dollar debt that we as a nation need to pay off, which comes out to about $33,000 per man, woman and child in the US. So is the republican truly about "Country First" or is it the party of "My Greed First and screw the rest" And be nice in your answers, we have enough mud slinging as it is.I want to thank you for the answers submitted. I have served on local government and know the budget process. As to the states doing their part - a lot of states will be doing major cuts to their budgets next year, due to decreases in the value of property, local sales and yes using less gas results in a decrease of the road use tax. Again thanks for your time and answers. And may our troops be safe. moreResolved Question: Can America be Great again?
i don't believe that America became great because of its so called "hard work" America became great because it invented and/or produced products that people ended up needing to have, pretty much (creating a market where their was no market) car airplane telephone refrigerator air conditioner television computer internet medical equipment construction equipment are all products that the US either invented or patented, and all these products have become a necessity of life for much of the world. cel phones are a new product that people now need, but the US does not dominate that market. US also does not dominate the fuel efficient car market. and with the restrictions of stem cells, medical advances are shifting to other countries. does the US economic health rest in an invention that has not been invented yet? moreResolved Question: Hi, im planning to start my own medical lab.My question is:?
1.How to get financial aid? 2. How to compete with much bigger laboratory? 3.How to get market palce? 4. What kind of equipment need to be purchased?Is it have to be similiar to hospitals? moreResolved Question: Shouldn't they have noticed there wasn't a heartbeat .. and the person is still breathing!?
This made me laugh in today's newspaper http://www.ekathimerini.com You'd think they would have noticed! China has really cornered the Greek market! Cough, please More than 500 imitation stethoscopes are feared to be in use by doctors in Greece, it was revealed yesterday after authorities in Thessaloniki raided a medical equipment warehouse in the city. A batch of 560 of the phony stethoscopes, which are copies of more expensive models but do not work as well, were imported to Greece from China. Only 77 were found at the warehouse so officials have warned that up to 483 of the stethoscopes may be in the hands of Greek doctors. A 59-year-old woman has been charged. moreResolved Question: homework help 4 of 4 thanx in advance?
QUIZ--CHAPTER SIXTEEN: Choose the best answer; explain (very brief) answer if time allows 6. In many high-tech industries in the economy, such as computers, medical equipment, and automobiles a. guarantees price competition is utilized by firms more than innovation to compete with rivals. b. firms compete on the basis of innovation only; never engaging in price competition. c. innovation is utilized by firms to compete with rivals more than price competition. d. firms use price competition only; never engaging in innovation to compete with rivals. e. firms utilize innovation and price competition equally to compete with rivals. 7. Why do firms spend money on costly innovation? a. Competitive markets leave firms no choice but to innovate. b. Innovation is a low-risk activity. c. Innovation always results in higher profits for firms. d. Innovation is usually profitable because the majority of innovations reach the market place. e. Because innovation is beneficial for society and firms are motivated to act in ways that are beneficial for society. 8. Profit-maximizing firms will choose a level of spending on research and development, in the short run, where the a. marginal revenue from R&D is maximized. b. total revenue from R&D is maximized. c. marginal revenue from R&D is greater than its marginal cost. d. marginal cost of R&D is minimized. e. marginal revenue from R&D is equal to its marginal cost. 9. A successful process innovation can be expected to lead to a. an upward shift of the MC and AC curves which will lower output and raise the price of the product. b. an upward shift of the MC and AC curves which will raise output and lower the price of the product. c. a downward shift of the MC and AC curves which will lower output and raise the price of the product. d. a downward shift of the MC and AC curves which will raise output and lower the price of the product. e. a downward shift of the MC and AC curves which will leave unchanged the output and price of the product. 10. Private firms a. are more likely to fund basic research than applied research. b. are more likely to fund applied research than basic research. c. are equally likely to fund basic research and applied research. d. are unlikely to fund either basic research or applied research. e. will never fund basic research, but will fund applied research. moreResolved Question: I need a job by August.?
I just became certified medical transcriptionist and I don't have the equipment to do it anywhere. I have 7,000 dollars to start paying back in August and the job market stinks. Can anyone tell me of any jobs in the Rome, Georgia area or that are anywhere that I can make payments on it and save up for necessary purchases? I also want to begin saving up for the future. Any help will be extremely accepted. moreVoting Question: Refurbished Medical Equipment - Regulations?
Are there regulations when selling certain types of medical equipment I should be aware of? I have an opportunity to purchase a big lot of refurbished medical equipment and thought I might market it on eBay or in classifieds. There are all kinds of things including portable ultrasounds and antepartum fetal monitors and so on... (My buddy is a medical tech and will test and calibrate everything for me and sort out anything that doesn't work.) moreResolved Question: Do you think universal healthcare is better?
I feel the idea of having government control and dictate everyone’s medical care due to the occurrence of particular shortcomings in our free-market system in certain aspects sounds well-intentioned, but in reality it is another case of throwing the baby out with the bath water. Another step of taking the USA into a socialistic society, which has proven to be an idealistic principle that will fail quickly and result in an oppressive, brutal totalitarian society.. Government’s role is to ensure business (competition) opportunity and stop or prosecute corporate corruption as it occurs. We know from experience that the free-market does a far superior job in every industry than do government-ran industries. This is why America is the world leader in medical care, equipment, and drugs. To support politicians who support “universal healthcare” is to support a movement that will do tremendous damage to our superior medical system. moreResolved Question: Blogging and Small Business?
I have a small business; I have quite a bit of product but am unsure of marketing strategies…. I have read about blogging, how can blogging help my business. What would I blog about? We design and manufacture durable medical equipment. www.enhanced-mobility.com moreResolved Question: Can it be hard to find a job in retail if they think you are overqualified?
I just changed careers. Previous background, IT field, and experience working on highly specialized medical, x-ray, imaging, equipment. New career, I work from home and very flexible hours, commission based. Trying to get a job on the side, weekends, night, flexible hours.. Main objectives: 1. Bring in extra money, benefits, discounts, etc., since I have the flexibility to do something else 2. Do something different, enjoyable, something working with people/public because that will help w/new career 3. Get in with a company that say if new career bombs, I would be in a good place to go full-time and start a career with Some of the various companies I have looked at incl.; Macy's, Nordstroms, Whole Foods, World Market, Bed Bath & Beyond, Target, Barnes & Noble, Starbucks, Publix(grocery chain)...etc. Have either been rejected or never heard back from all the ones I have applied with. I really don't get it? I can't believe I am unable to at least even get a call...To add to this(I ran out of space in the original msg)...I actually did get an interview with Macy's. Most of the interview went along the lines of her telling me I was way way overqualified. I did my best to explain I was only looking for part-time work. She even tried getting me to consider a corporate position. She said if I really wanted a position there then she was sure they could find something for me. Then 2 days later I got a rejection email from their HR and haven't heard back since. I may have misspoke. I'm mainly looking for extra income. I'm NOT looking for full-time w/benefits. And I realize the pay isn't going to be very good. Which is why I'm bewildered. If I was an illiterate, 18yr old crack head, I would have no problem getting in these places. Maybe I need to scale back the resume? Include a cover letter explaining I'm only looking for a 2nd, part-time job??? moreResolved Question: My mother-in-law passed away on Tuesday. Now, my father-in-law has mortgaged the house & faces losing it.?
Four years ago she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Her doctor prescribed a new experimental drug that was $1000/mth. For the last few years, her medicine and medical bills have eaten it all. Now, he owes $95,000 for a house that was paid for, his bills outweigh his income by $1400/mth. and he's lost her disability. We're not sure how to help. He has it on the market, except with the market as bad as it is, and the house being so far out, we know that he more than likely will not sell it. It is on a lot of old farmland and he has lots of tools, equipment, etc. But, we're not sure how much anything is worth or if it would be best to get an estate person to help. But again, the money is an issue. Plus, we've even considered filing bankruptcy, but would this save the house or hurt even more in the long run aquiring a new home. We just don't know what to do because we are strapped ourselves. Plus,the company he has worked 30 years for was sold last year & he lost his retirement moreResolved Question: Do insurance companies undermine the benefits that a free market should have in our healthcare system?
brainstorming for a research paper. any constructive input would be appreciated. For capitalism to have any benifit in increasing efficiency, there has to be competition right? that way the consumer can pick the product (in this case lets say a certain medical procedure or piece of equipment) that gives them the best VALUE for their buck. this should, in theory, force competition. do i have this right so far? with the current health care paradigm, for the most part, employer paid or government subsidized insurance companies ( HMOs, Medicare, etc) pay the bills of the consumers directly, and then pass along the expenses to ALL of their customers accordingly in the premium. If people are not paying directly for a good or service, they are not likely to care about its actual value, right? My premise is that with this type of payment system, capitalism cannot do with healthcare what it has done with every other industry, because people dont have to make wise decisions. any solutions?? moreResolved Question: do insurance companies undermine the benefits that a free market should have in our healthcare system?
brainstorming for a research paper. any constructive input would be appreciated. For capitalism to have any benifit in increasing efficiency, there has to be competition right? that way the consumer can pick the product (in this case lets say a certain medical procedure or piece of equipment) that gives them the best VALUE for their buck. this should, in theory, force competition. do i have this right so far? with the current health care paradigm, for the most part, employer paid or government subsidized insurance companies ( HMOs, Medicare, etc) pay the bills of the consumers directly, and then pass along the expenses to ALL of their customers accordingly in the premium. If people are not paying directly for a good or service, they are not likely to care about its actual value, right? My premise is that with this type of payment system, capitalism cannot do with healthcare what it has done with every other industry, because people dont have to make wise decisions. any solutions? moreResolved Question: I need help with my managerial accouting hw problem?
Scenario: Medical tech inc. a public company w/ sales last yr over 700 mill., produces a wide variety of advanced med equipment, both stock items and custom equipment. They sell to both docs and hospitals. By the end of 3rd quarter of 2007, it was clear to Ed Walters (chief oper. Officer) and Robin Smith (CFO) that the company was short of annual earnings target set by BOD. Ed and robin receive annual bonuses based on meeting that target. Although in recent yrs the bonuses averaged 40% of their total compensation, it was clear there would be no bonus this yr if business didn’t improve markedly in the 4th quarter. They devised the following strategy. Ed sugguested they take unprecedented step of offering 25% discount on all products ordered in oct and nov for dec delivery. Robin agreed that would boost sales in 4th quarter. However, it would come at the expense of first quarter sales in 2008 and total sales for 2 quarters were likely to be unchanged. However, since their bonuses for this yr will be based on 2007 earnings, they decided to take the action. Robin suggested another action, “increase production of our stock items in the 4th quarter. With the high priced production equipment, we have high fixed production costs. The more items we produce, the more of the fixed costs will be deferred in inventory.” Ed agreed to get marketing working on sales promotion and Robin would update the production schedule to increase fourth quarter output. Ed concluded the discussion with the comment that, “this might be our best bonus ever!” Discuss both ethical and accounting issues considering 1. since the bonuses are based on earnings what are the issues involved w/ implementing the discount, 2. what are the implications of the actions for the company’s long term success, 3. is robin correct in asserting that increasing the inventory will increase net income and why 4. are the actions proposed by Ed and Robin ethical or unethical and explain why? moreResolved Question: Managerial accouting H.W. problem, help please :)?
Scenario: Medical tech inc. a public company w/ sales last yr over 700 mill., produces a wide variety of advanced med equipment, both stock items and custom equipment. They sell to both docs and hospitals. By the end of 3rd quarter of 2007, it was clear to Ed Walters (chief oper. Officer) and Robin Smith (CFO) that the company was short of annual earnings target set by BOD. Ed and robin receive annual bonuses based on meeting that target. Although in recent yrs the bonuses averaged 40% of their total compensation, it was clear there would be no bonus this yr if business didn’t improve markedly in the 4th quarter. They devised the following strategy. Ed sugguested they take unprecedented step of offering 25% discount on all products ordered in oct and nov for dec delivery. Robin agreed that would boost sales in 4th quarter. However, it would come at the expense of first quarter sales in 2008 and total sales for 2 quarters were likely to be unchanged. However, since their bonuses for this yr will be based on 2007 earnings, they decided to take the action. Robin suggested another action, “increase production of our stock items in the 4th quarter. With the high priced production equipment, we have high fixed production costs. The more items we produce, the more of the fixed costs will be deferred in inventory.” Ed agreed to get marketing working on sales promotion and Robin would update the production schedule to increase fourth quarter output. Ed concluded the discussion with the comment that, “this might be our best bonus ever!” Discuss both ethical and accounting issues considering 1. since the bonuses are based on earnings what are the issues involved w/ implementing the discount, 2. what are the implications of the actions for the company’s long term success, 3. is robin correct in asserting that increasing the inventory will increase net income and why 4. are the actions proposed by Ed and Robin ethical or unethical and explain why? moreMedical Equipment Market News
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