Lost tribe of Westwood

I'd like to bash on our medical system once again. For those who work in our medical system this is not aimed at you. The doctors, nurses,aids, and those who work hard in our system are in most cases under appreciated and under paid. These professionals should be paid for what they do, and paid well. It's the system that is broke, not the people. Most hospitals have systems in place to help those who are poor and can't afford medical care. Many doctors contribute to organizations that will help people out. These people are not the problem. There are even some doctor who work their practice like a production line, and as long as they do their job well, they can get a rich as they want. When that doctors level of care diminishes because he is too busy for his patients, then I have a problem. Insurance companies are not the major problem, but do contribute in a major way. I do not bash on them for wanting to make money and a profit for their shareholders. In most cases they are following the law and guidelines set for them. There are those who abuse the system, and they should be held responsible. Then there is our political system where most of our problems are. Our congressman and senators were originally part time, true public servants. Now they are full time, and receiving money from so many resources that money, not intellect runs government. Bridges to nowhere, million dollar toilet seats, and government backed studies in to watching mold grow are the problems. Doctor afraid of being sued for "whatever", when a medical board could determine if there is a problem. Doctors then run tests to make sure they are not going to get sued. Insurance companies paying more in doctor and legal expenses, and on and on...........
In our case, we have had major medical problems and now have insurance, but what insurance doesn't cover is astronomical. It will take a long time to catch up since due to these medical problems my wife and I cannot work. When I look at the bill from her last surgery, the waste is unbelievable. Maybe it is not waste, but I see doctor billing multiple times, and some doctors I don't remember even seeing. If I were to pay cash instead of insurance, my cost would be 50% lower, and discounts to insurance providers make those who have no insurance cost much higher. It's called, "The system", and the system is broke. We need to keep it simple. The procedure done in Maine should be the same price as that procedure done in Michigan. The Cost of tongue depressors are the same, etc....... Companies have the right to make a profit, not to gouge or cheat.