Unfortunately, Dr. Rückl

is being attacked because he is not an American. If he were American,

would we listen to him? No, I don't think we would because we don't want

to admit that America is not perfect.

Our health care system is the

best in the world. Best doctors, best research and various other aspects

are the highest standards in the world. However, if providers do not receive

payment for services, we won't be here. Doctors, hospitals and clinics

cannot survive without the insurance support that we pay high rates just

to say we have coverage.

Most people I speak with regarding

these issues say, "Get money from the state." Exactly which

department would that be? With the nationwide cutbacks in the federal

and state health care monies, where are the providers getting this assistance?

Yes, I have personal insurance

coverage, but I have to fight and scream to have my carrier pay for my

basic checkup. So, what happens if I have to go into the hospital? I will

be welcomed into the hospital. My insurance carrier will deny my coverage,

and I will be billed continuously until I either sue the carrier or the

hospital writes the bill off. I am currently in this situation.

Wake up, folks: This system

is not working.

B. L. Jones

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