On Thu, 05 Feb 2009 07:21:15 -0500, Eisboch wrote:


BTW, this is one of the reasons I am in favor of some sort of national
health care program or standard. I am not talking about a one-payer
system or having the government in charge of providing care.

The problem we have right now is that each state determines their own
health care requirements imposed on businesses. The result is that a
company in MA, for example, that has a comprehensive (and expensive)
plan ends up competing for a contract with a company in another state
that does not require employers to administer or offer health plans.
Health insurance premiums are a large cost of doing business, and
getting more expensive every year.

Having a national standard would level the playing field and eliminate
the cost as a factor when competing for projects.

The same is also true on a global scale. We spend @16% GDP on health
care, while countries with universal health care spend 10% GDP. As
business carries most of the cost of health care, that puts our
businesses at a serious disadvantage in the global marketplace.