Posted by
Doc Carlos on Sunday, September 09, 2007 12:36:41 AM
Uninsured Kids..Blame Abounds
Here are my comments
Children’s Health Care
Children have access to healthcare buy going to emergency rooms. Many states are improving childrens access to health insurance by plans like Texas' CHIPS. I think the Children's health plan will pass congress soon. This will cover poor children but not the working well family's children. I is much cheaper to buy insurance for children and/ or pay cash for doctor's visits, when compared to adults.
I agree with your article. Another issue is that to improve the health of uninsured children, you must educate the parents. Educate them about jobs, nutrition, priority setting, basic hygiene.
Giving health insurance to 100% of all children will not solve all the health problems of children.
9/8/07