> While I think innovation is lovely,
> there is another evolution you may
> not be aware of - Community based
> research networks. Instead of one
> group doing research over time with
> relatively slow advances, groups work
> collaboratively. The great example
> is the 6ish cancer research networks
> in this country - instead of taking
> years to research drugs/methodology,
> multiple hospitals gather info on
> large groups of diverse client
> populations in a short time and more
> rapid advances can be made. It is
> a pretty neat alternative to more
> competitive medicine that was trending
> "proprietary".
> Dee
sweet!~)
> Behind on email, but resurfacing for a bit
> to see if we can perhaps accomplish in a
> few posts what we went through in a
> semester class on healthcare delivery.
> For quite a few of us, the Aussie system
> was a favorite/great compromise. The
> systems for many countries are often
> "lumped" together in a general way,
> but some of the nuances are lost to sound
> bytes.
> To start the discussion off and overly
> generalize (but I know I can count on
> everyone to keep me straight), the Aussie
> system has a fundamental level of care for
> everyone, and a spoke/wheel/catchment area
> philosophy for special tests (such as MRIs).
> Plans can be "upgraded" by paying a supplement.
> I don't recall the medication plan specifically,
> but do recall vision, non generics, dental
> could all be upgraded. Back to catching up,
> Dee
> (yup, still posting from evil AOL formatting
> and hoping for the best)
Neat and succinct, you're forgiven for posting from evil AOL!~)
If Mc Cain wins I may have to move to aus!
Jon
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