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I just watched the video, and I had no problem -I have FireFox- thanks. I am very hopeful for our nation now because of the emphasis on prevention. Since, with the new law, the insurance companies will be pushed into focusing more on prevention and with the education that goes along with it, we will naturally move towards lower health care costs. As a country, we have the highest costs in the world right now, and it is not necessary. My Mom taught me a health life style (fresh foods and exercise), now my kids have learned it. That’s what keeps our health care costs down as a family. That’s the way to go!

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Anita Reply:
July 27th, 2010 at 4:44 am

@Heide- Thanks for your comment! We appreciated learning more about the HHS support for prevention efforts. Glad to hear of your family’s personal prevention efforts!

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It was good to learn some points of the plan because most of us have no idea what is in it. Also appreciated the follow up websites as a start to educating ourselves. Very impressed that MomsRising arranged this opportunity.

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Anita Reply:
July 27th, 2010 at 4:45 am

@Wendy- Thanks so much for watching and commenting. And this opportunity came to MomsRising because of our active, inquisitive, passionate members, so thank you!!

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Can anyone tell me how to get that annoying popup screen to go away that comes over the top of the page and blocks the whole website? Wants me to add momsrising to my Facebook page. There that popup sits and I cant even access the website, and yes I have popup blocker on. Help. Thanks

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Aimee Reply:
July 24th, 2010 at 1:20 pm

@Jane, try using a different browser. Some browsers do this, some let you opt out. It’s a real pain: I know from personal experience. Firefox might be a good try.

Good luck!

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Jane Reply:
July 24th, 2010 at 3:07 pm

@Aimee, Thanks for info. Appreciate! I will try another brouser. GB Jane

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Victorian attitudes, my a__. Unless you want to consider that it’s a Victorian system of health care delivery that we attempt to live in–you get health care IF you happen to have enough money to pay for it. Preventive care is a nice idea. However, if you don’t have money, it’s not going to happen. If you have insurance which requires a co-pay which is more money than you have, it’s not going to happen, either. Is this “reform” going to cover everyone’s doctor visits, whether or not they have money? Is it going to force insurers to pay for every procedure, etc. which the dr. orders on your behalf? It doesn’t look that way, since EVERYthing I’ve read about it still admits that millions of Americans still will have no coverage. If the gov’t isn’t going to pay for your health insurance unless you’re far enough below the Federal poverty level, are you still going to have to give up your house/spend down all your assets before the gov’t will consider paying for your insurance, just like Medicare is now? Ladies, I don’t care how often they say “Reform,” it’s STILL just another flavor of “Pay or Die.” Saying it’s something else doesn’t make it so. Furthermore, even if this reform DID cover everybody’s health care, there’s no way it’s going to be affordable until profit is taken out of the picture. (At this point everyone groans & moans & says it can’t be done, which is hogwash. The rest of the industrialized world has done this, and they get BETTER care, for ALL their citizens, and they spend half as much as we are spending NOW, even with millions of us getting none of that care.)

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I missed the whole thing – don’t get video very well anyhow. Is there any other source?

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Anita Reply:
July 27th, 2010 at 4:47 am

@Adele- Thanks for your interest! The video is now on YouTube- click here.

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Interview with Sebelius : Poor audio fidelity. Lips are out of sync with words. Volume is too low. Not willing to stay with it.

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Anita Reply:
July 27th, 2010 at 4:48 am

@Don- Hopefully this YouTube link will work better for you.

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I work at an oncology practice and while I advocate life modifications for optimum health, we need to be careful so as not to blame the survivors. They feel guilty for myriad reasons already such as the enormous financial strain placed on their families. These stressors affect the outcomes of treatment. Additionally, one can do all the “right” things and still get cancer. Don’t have a false sense of security because you are in this group. Yes, do what we can to improve our ways of existing on the planet. By all mean we need to offer well care without prejudices. The main event in our fight here is the Insurance Companies. I have horror stories that the current administration needs to hear. If they were MADE to do business as the industry intended, the cost of good health care would no longer be exorbitant.

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Anita Reply:
July 27th, 2010 at 4:50 am

@Kathy- thanks for sharing your experience and thoughts.

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I learned Preventative Care is the focus which is great. I hope more people will see the benefits of a healthy lifestyle; although I know I eat overprocessed foods when I’m experiencing stress, so I’m sure that’s why people smoke and drink too. We need to also make sure all children learn financial planning and understand that minimum wage will not provide basic needs living.

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Anita Reply:
July 22nd, 2010 at 2:34 pm

@Cathy – I thought the focus on prevention was great, too. It’s such a commonsense way to save money and prevent suffering. And I appreciated Fran Drescher’s strong advocacy for early intervention to prevent cancer.

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This is a great conversation to watch! Some very important questions are being answered right now.

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I’m excited to see how this goes with Sec. Sebelius, Fran Drescher and Donna! And looking forward to reading everyone’s responses here.

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