Medical Care for seniors LRGH

ITD · 10-27-2011, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by RLW

The above mean that you are not a senior and live in the lake region????

Not a senior yet, though my kids probably think so,

and a part time resident.

To LI's point:

This is actually an extremely important topic, but I don't see how we can really discuss it without getting into the nitty gritty of the politics behind it. I think our webmaster is right to be concerned as to the eventual trajectory of this thread not being very good. Good subject, wrong venue to discuss in.

LIforrelaxin · 10-27-2011, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by ITD

how we can really discuss it without getting into the nitty gritty of the politics behind it. I think our webmaster is right to be concerned as to the eventual trajectory of this thread not being very good. Good subject, wrong venue to discuss in.

So far this discussion really hasn't gotten into the Nitty gritty politics behind it.... everything I have seen thus far is more informative in nature.

Now if we want this forum to be strictly about only the fun topics that effect the lakes region then I agree this topic doesn't need to be here. As this is a depressing topic. However if the idea behind this forum is to help educate people and provide information on topics that can have an impact on the area, and economy then this is very much the place to be having this conversation.

Now if people can't keep the politics out of the discussion then by all means shut this down... However if informative information can flow, then it should be allowed.

But really at this moment the argument is not really about the issue, but rather if this is a good place to have the discussion...

ITD · 10-27-2011, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by LIforrelaxin

So far this discussion really hasn't gotten into the Nitty gritty politics behind it.... everything I have seen thus far is more informative in nature.

Now if we want this forum to be strictly about only the fun topics that effect the lakes region then I agree this topic doesn't need to be here. As this is a depressing topic. However if the idea behind this forum is to help educate people and provide information on topics that can have an impact on the area, and economy then this is very much the place to be having this conversation.

Now if people can't keep the politics out of the discussion then by all means shut this down... However if informative information can flow, then it should be allowed.

But really at this moment the argument is not really about the issue, but rather if this is a good place to have the discussion...

I hear you LI, but the subject of non profit versus profit was brought up and honestly, even a non profit still must be cash flow positive ( or profitable) otherwise it can't survive. But I digress, I see the hospital being taken to task here for an issue that is absolutely political because we are talking about tax funded payments that the hospital can't accept and stay open. It's as simple as that but how it gets resolved is very complicated.

Anyway, the steps taken by LRGH were precipitated by steps taken by politicians far away, trying to separate the two is impossible, at least for a rational conversation hence my thoughts that this should end.

CateP · 10-27-2011, 04:47 PM

The lakes region is indeed being affected by national events, maybe more so than in other years. I think this just goes to show how interconnected things are. Just like the NH Lowes closing and now a local hospital not being able to afford taking Medicaid patients.

As a future resident who is planning to retire in the region, I find this discussion to be very interesting and informative.

But perhaps it will be moved to that other place on the forum

Rusty · 10-27-2011, 04:57 PM

"Gov. John Lynch called the decision irresponsible and said it would be appropriate for the attorney general to review whether the network and its associated primary care practices still warrant nonprofit status."

“It seems LRGHealthcare is punishing patients to advance its political and legal case,’’ Lynch said in a statement. “It is completely irresponsible for LRGH to deny access to health care to those citizens who can least afford it — and it is contrary to its mission as a nonprofit.’’

http://articles.boston.com/2011-10-2...re-budget-cuts

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CateP Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Wolfeboro Posts: 868 Thanks: 584 Thanked 540 Times in 210 Posts	The lakes region is indeed being affected by national events, maybe more so than in other years. I think this just goes to show how interconnected things are. Just like the NH Lowes closing and now a local hospital not being able to afford taking Medicaid patients. As a future resident who is planning to retire in the region, I find this discussion to be very interesting and informative. But perhaps it will be moved to that other place on the forum

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10-27-2011, 04:57 PM	#5
Rusty Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 2,028 Thanks: 603 Thanked 687 Times in 425 Posts	"Gov. John Lynch called the decision irresponsible and said it would be appropriate for the attorney general to review whether the network and its associated primary care practices still warrant nonprofit status." “It seems LRGHealthcare is punishing patients to advance its political and legal case,’’ Lynch said in a statement. “It is completely irresponsible for LRGH to deny access to health care to those citizens who can least afford it — and it is contrary to its mission as a nonprofit.’’ http://articles.boston.com/2011-10-2...re-budget-cuts