It’s time to dispose with arguments that it’s about anything but money and influence in healthcare. One of the biggest scams is when citizens believe that politics have little to do with their access, quality and affordability of care. Influencing the government is big money. Think you’re going to get government out of healthcare? Think again. The power of the sweep of a pen, just now in focus because of the implementation of Obamacare is an ill-kept secret.
Start this week with understanding the integral connection between government and healthcare. There is no opting out.
According to the site opensecrets.org, you might better understand the importance of who gets what and how much by getting favorable laws passed for themselves by considering the lobbying industry.
In 2012…(2013 is not over yet, so 2012 is used)
How much did the AMA spend on lobbying in 2012? $16,505,000.
How much did insurance companies spend on lobbying in 2012? $150,495,803.
How much did pharmaceutical companies spend on lobbying in 2012? $235,969,389.
If citizens are the only ones who believe that healthcare and politics are disconnected then citizens will continue to lose. The time has come, let’s talk money before an illness educates each of us on the power of favorable legislation in lining the pockets of some at the expense of others.
