The Medical Freedom Channel

“It wasn’t exactly man-bites-dog news when word came this week that the number of Americans without health insurance has continued to climb. The number reached 46.6 million in 2005 — up from 45.3 million in 2004 — according to the Census Bureau. [editor’s note: As we now know this number was horrendously inflated to support their agenda - SAT] At the same time, the percentage of workers with employer-based coverage continues to decline. These trends will continue until Congress comes to grips with the changing dynamics of the health insurance market. The current system, which is dominated by tax-favored coverage offered through the workplace, has made health insurance affordable for middle-class Americans and made practical sense when workers stayed with one employer until retirement. But today’s workforce is much different. Fewer of us stick with one job or work for one employer throughout our careers. Meaning, each time we change jobs, our health plan changes, and probably so do our doctors. Fewer employers, especially those with small businesses, can afford or offer coverage.” [second note: This is two years old and counting, but the wisdom just gets more obvious - SAT] (originally posted 08/31/06, reposted 09/15/08)