tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418422006741460512.comments2023-05-12T03:29:59.940-06:00life as understoodJeffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14064093982789329720noreply@blogger.comBlogger231125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418422006741460512.post-16157131356155369382012-11-04T19:23:47.804-07:002012-11-04T19:23:47.804-07:00I'm sorry you were lonely, but it sounds like ...I'm sorry you were lonely, but it sounds like you and the couch had quite the relationship. Also glad I could share your family for a while, I love them all. Next time you come too!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418422006741460512.post-44836295249982688532012-08-29T18:03:25.979-06:002012-08-29T18:03:25.979-06:00#1
This is the problem with using health insuranc...#1<br /><br />This is the problem with using health insurance to pay your bills - every insurer is trying to get out of it and it makes for a very complex system that is very difficult to understand and just as importantly - is very expensive.<br /><br />Remember - those claims agents are all getting paid - mostly to try not to see who else should pay the bill - who's paying them? You! Your health insurance premiums go directly towards paying people at the insurance company to see who else should foot the bill. Does that make any sense to you?<br /><br />If healthcare were made simpler, where regular care was paid by the individual and catastrophic major life events were backed by insurance, the system could be made much simpler. A much more logical plan would be an indemnity plan that pays you back or sends you a check for something like childbirth - that way you know exactly what you're getting and then you, as the consumer, now have strong incentive to shop around to get the most value for the money. <br /><br />This would force transparency in pricing from healthcare providers and facilities so that the individual consumer can make good value-based decisions.<br /><br />#2<br /><br />The whole system is broken - the process over decades has become so perverse so that retail rates and what insurers pay have completely gone out of whack. Often, insurers are paying only a small fraction of what is billed, but the unwitting average person gets the retail rate, feeling powerless.<br /><br />The uninsured actually has the ability to call the hospital or facility and negotiate it down but that's a lot of work. Imagine if you went to go buy a car - the retail rate is $100,000 for a small four door sedan. If insurance buys it, they pay $8,000. But the price offered to you is the full $100,000. That's how healthcare pricing works today. Does this make any sense to you?<br /><br />#3<br /><br />Even with government assistance programs like Medicaid, consumers need to have skin in the game and have a reason to make value-based decisions. What would make more sense would be a health debit card for patients to spend at any healthcare facility -- with a set amount -- that way they have an incentive to shop around and make smart choices because the card will run out -- but then the system would be transparent to them - they would know how much is left on their card and know what things cost -- use less expensive sources of care like primary care and urgent care rather than visits to the ER for minor medical issues.<br /><br />But the current system which is basically having a cumbersome system pay the bills for you not only is a disincentive to value based purchasing, but also is cumbersome and painful.SnapHealthhttp://blog.snaphealth.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418422006741460512.post-44833568269954810852012-07-27T07:18:48.785-06:002012-07-27T07:18:48.785-06:00Amen. 100%.Amen. 100%.Tyrel Murrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02940532164254289441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418422006741460512.post-25082984800368757292012-03-17T17:22:39.897-06:002012-03-17T17:22:39.897-06:00Brilliant post, as always!Brilliant post, as always!Danger Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164497905311690998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418422006741460512.post-47367504993925006802012-01-20T23:28:32.649-07:002012-01-20T23:28:32.649-07:00Jeff,
You are a wonderful writer. There are many...Jeff,<br /><br />You are a wonderful writer. There are many styles of writing. My legal style has always had a little bit of Sarah's attitude. However, I always admired your ability in formal writing. It is something that I couldn't do on a consistent basis. Now if you want 3,000 words in a legal brief, I can turn that out consistently in a day.<br /><br />I'm so glad we have another writer in the family. Good writing is difficult. We all have different voices but I enjoy your writing and Sarah's writing. <br /><br />I so proud of Sarah saving Adam. I know you would have saved both of them had you been there.<br /><br />Plus, I've always wanted a Bonsai tree. I like miniature trees. In Alaska I tried to keep a miniature orange tree alive without success. Joe Steele has two Bonsai trees in his office.<br /><br />I'm proud of you and admire the way you conduct your life. I don't worry about my daughter and grandchildren as long as you are around.<br /><br />KenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418422006741460512.post-15130803159237522732011-11-25T09:53:21.003-07:002011-11-25T09:53:21.003-07:00I don't live in DC, but hopefully I can still ...I don't live in DC, but hopefully I can still comment. Lately, Noel and I have found great enjoyment in referring to our hometowns as places where less than _% are backwoods anarchists. Love it.Audreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00823821198833663215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418422006741460512.post-39583201420716566072011-11-21T05:51:07.089-07:002011-11-21T05:51:07.089-07:00Jeff -
I Dont know if you know this but I am now...Jeff - <br /><br />I Dont know if you know this but I am now living in the DC area. All the guys at work were giving me a hard time because that crazy was from Idaho. Needless to say I liked the post.Brycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06083406944341854030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418422006741460512.post-53582457521205888312011-11-20T17:11:07.437-07:002011-11-20T17:11:07.437-07:00you were in dc and didnt stop in? WHHHAAAAA?you were in dc and didnt stop in? WHHHAAAAA?Karlie Ann Adyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15501866664990432373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418422006741460512.post-30402880793602876632011-10-19T07:37:39.903-06:002011-10-19T07:37:39.903-06:00I read this late last night. Then I had a dream I ...I read this late last night. Then I had a dream I was back on my mission in Russia being moved to a new apartment in the middle of no where. <br /><br />I've had this experience before seeing things I saw in Russia in America. These observations are always coupled with a mixture of fear and appreciation. It assuages the guilt that I felt when I first thought my home was so much better. But at the same time, it's slightly disturbing to see those traces encroaching on my home.<br /><br />I'm going back to St. Petersburg in a couple of weeks for a language competition. I've been reading Modern Russian before I go to sleep at night.marleerockerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03225818475891766351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418422006741460512.post-63224466138598117092011-09-19T19:07:44.616-06:002011-09-19T19:07:44.616-06:00I thought the German made you sound like a fascist...I thought the German made you sound like a fascist.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13124114380482956624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418422006741460512.post-1269794346891709242011-06-20T10:38:15.616-06:002011-06-20T10:38:15.616-06:00And Master them hard. Congratulations!And Master them hard. Congratulations!Chesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17705274089156450961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418422006741460512.post-42100827585087489682011-05-17T10:42:22.519-06:002011-05-17T10:42:22.519-06:00If anything, I think all your years in the humanit...If anything, I think all your years in the humanities gives you the skills to talk or write yourself into a meaningful job. The MBAs will need someone to make their companies succeed and resonate with people. It would be nice to be a wordsmith god though.Audreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00823821198833663215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418422006741460512.post-21499993884594886992011-05-17T09:48:47.859-06:002011-05-17T09:48:47.859-06:00Great post Jeff! I'd hire you. Unfortunately, ...Great post Jeff! I'd hire you. Unfortunately, I've signed up to spend the next ten years as a peon at a NY/DC sweatshop. The position of peon does not include responsibility for personnel decisions.Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09840840497367426347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418422006741460512.post-24584034027604480272011-05-17T06:03:41.248-06:002011-05-17T06:03:41.248-06:00Oh dear it's so true. I'm staying with my ...Oh dear it's so true. I'm staying with my aunt for a couple weeks, and she's a brilliant woman. She was telling me about her work, etc. etc. but it wasn't until she was telling me about her late husband and how they had met and how that tied into her career that I actually sat up and listened. Now it all makes sense! Well, I hope one day you get a boss (or you're your own boss) that has managed to balance both the facts and the fairytale!Chesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17705274089156450961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418422006741460512.post-69900279136784839982011-05-15T00:30:56.774-06:002011-05-15T00:30:56.774-06:00Visions of your fruit pizza incited me to purchase...Visions of your fruit pizza incited me to purchase a similar product at Safeway "for Mother's Day". Good times. Yours still wins.Jeffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14064093982789329720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418422006741460512.post-12246255066716466232011-05-03T11:58:56.688-06:002011-05-03T11:58:56.688-06:00well said. It's unfortunate we don't feel ...well said. It's unfortunate we don't feel permitted to celebrate our own culture. I want to think about this. <br />I made fruit pizza today for the first time in 4 years, thought of the writing center, hope all is well with you and sarah! :)marleerockerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03225818475891766351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418422006741460512.post-32328030645864052772011-05-03T09:35:50.890-06:002011-05-03T09:35:50.890-06:00Very cool. There is nothing like art that will pro...Very cool. There is nothing like art that will prove to you that Western civilization is a beautiful thing. And I wouldn't worry about your art historian creds. <br /><br />You used the word "diptych."Viennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15318872709311130387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418422006741460512.post-278431612079696412011-02-16T23:07:42.766-07:002011-02-16T23:07:42.766-07:00Thanks Ty,
That's really good to hear that, e...Thanks Ty,<br /><br />That's really good to hear that, especially coming from such a talented writer as yourself. Sometimes it's hard to see it all in perspective and realize things might be moving in the right direction. I hope that is the case.<br /><br />Now get back to work.Jeffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14064093982789329720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418422006741460512.post-56290490014597952282011-02-14T17:21:42.066-07:002011-02-14T17:21:42.066-07:00Hey Jeff,
Not that this is the best place to get ...Hey Jeff, <br />Not that this is the best place to get a hold of you, but I'll try anyway.<br />Hope life is good.<br />Now that that is out of the way, I must admit that I like to peruse your blog while it is slow at work. I'd just like to say that your writing has improved greatly since your first page of entries. <br />And, now that you know that, I can get back to work.<br />Your Friend,<br />TyrelTyrel Murrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02940532164254289441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418422006741460512.post-64817597594624460642011-01-14T21:22:14.009-07:002011-01-14T21:22:14.009-07:00That is so awesome that Rob got that for you!! Als...That is so awesome that Rob got that for you!! Also, I have loved John Stockton and Jeff Hornacek my whole life. After they left the Jazz kind of died for me. It's not the same. Remember that game what John broke the records for most assists or something like that? <br />I was totally there, at that very game, as in watched it happen in person.Karissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09202082514953347141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418422006741460512.post-128536918275248892011-01-13T15:42:13.868-07:002011-01-13T15:42:13.868-07:00haha take a compliment as it comes Jeff! It only ...haha take a compliment as it comes Jeff! It only adds to his image that he is also funny.Karlie Ann Adyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15501866664990432373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418422006741460512.post-86142811031088273232011-01-13T08:46:26.331-07:002011-01-13T08:46:26.331-07:00Well if it makes you feel any better whatsoever, I...Well if it makes you feel any better whatsoever, I also remember that game and have been bidding on signed stockon jerseys for the last year and not winning any. Congrats on being recognized, Stanford sure opens windows of opportunity!drewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04430983612500668039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418422006741460512.post-47267944991083221172011-01-13T08:36:44.270-07:002011-01-13T08:36:44.270-07:00I hate when that happens, ya know, our heroes goin...I hate when that happens, ya know, our heroes going out of their way to call us names...Tyrel Murrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02940532164254289441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418422006741460512.post-69396448569840858482011-01-13T08:36:03.831-07:002011-01-13T08:36:03.831-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Tyrel Murrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02940532164254289441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418422006741460512.post-87546268699512631022010-12-26T17:55:44.420-07:002010-12-26T17:55:44.420-07:00I love this. SO much. I have always felt that way....I love this. SO much. I have always felt that way...not really wanting to know is Santa were real or not. I overheard a conversation at work the other day where someone was saying that her daughter was told at the age of two or so that there was no Santa. It broke my little heart.Karissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09202082514953347141noreply@blogger.com