New shows coming your way

Starting next week, we at Americas Web Radio have brought you new shows for your enjoyment and particular interest.

American Congress of Surveying and Mapping will be joinging AWR next week on Monday at 11am. ACSM is a non profit educational organization that strives to find advances in the science of surveying and mapping. Click the ACSM's logo below to find out more information about the goals and affiliations with American Congress of Surveying and Mapping.

Also joining the Americas Web Radio family will be South East Wheels Events keeping you up to date with the most complete calendar of car, truck and bike show events. Show your love for automobiles and tune in on Monday, February 14th at Noon for South East Wheels and Events Valentines Day premiere.

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We hope that the first month of the New Year has treated you well listeners. Keep listening and take care!

Welcome back from the snow adventures

Hoping everyone stayed safe this past week, Atlanta tends to shut down when we get more than 3-6inches of snow.

Now that we are all attempting to stay warm and cozy, we are hoping that you haven't forgotten about us at the lovely Americas Web Radio. Keep tuning in to see what new shows we have in store for you.

Next we will have the ball rolling and more entertaining shows and topics for you!

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Cheers and hot cocoa!

Ring in the new year with new shows for 2011

With a new year bring new shows to Americas Web Radio. Stay tuned and to find out more on our new shows to come. Have a safe and blessed New Year! Get ready 2011, here we come!

Seasons Greetings from Americas Web Radio

As we are winding down the holiday season, all of us from Americas Web Radio want to wish you a fun filled holiday. Stay tune and catch up on last week shows and for new airings of Americas Home Grown Veggies and others from this week.

and always tune in to Americaswebradio.com for last week shows or find us on iTunes.

Again we hope you have a wonderful Christmas and holiday and hope that the new year brings you great new endeavors.

We're back and blogging!

Welcome to the new and improved blog of America's Web Radio, (AKA Radio Sandy Springs)'

As it has been a while sense we have kept you updated with what has been going on in the studio lets take a few mintues to play catch in the world of Americas Web Radio.

As we bring in the new year we have also taken upon new endevours and have brough a few new faces to the Americas Web Radio family. Let welcome the new interns in the studio John Booth and yours truely, Sandy Aguero.

John Booth is currently a Senior at Georgia State studying Speech and Communication and is in charge of Production and Engineering here at Americas Web Radio. Feel free to email him about any question or concerns at johnb@americaswebradio.

A little about myself... I am a Junior at the Savannah College of Art and Design finishing up my B.F.A in Graphic Design and Visual Communication. I will taking care of social media direction....(like the blog you are reading now) graphic design and some minor production as well. Feel free to email me with any questions or concerns at sandya@americaswebradio.com

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As you know AmericasWebRadio has numerous shows that touch on a variety of important and exciting issues. Please tune in for some exciting news on topics that interest you most

Lets recap on last weeks show highlights

Monday 12/13/10

Book Talk with Lisa Baron with Guest author Jim Lewis and his book on the radio master/renowned sports broadcaster Ted Husing. Wonderful interview with John and his book. Even the non sports fan of the world would love a copy. Its a wonderful life story of iconic man, father, and husband. Check it out on Amazon or your local Barnes and Noble or Borders.

Reality Radio with Dr. Phil Alder (the original Dr. Phil!) interviews the First Lady of Georgia Tech

Tuesday 12/14/10

Immigration Hour with Charles Kuck:

Charles talks about the issues of immagration and the DREAM ACT and how you as a citizen can get involved. Again when you listen to this show you will want to take action and give the less fortunate a chance and hope for their future and education.

11AM-12PM: ASA Today with Stuart Barton

Wednesday 12/15/10

Medicine on Call with Dr. George

Click It Realty Chris Ballad

Our Constitution with Michael Connelly

Gross Reality with Steve Gross

Bold Venture with Jean Creech: Jean interviews founder of Wild Heaven Craft Beers and Past Media and CEO of i-Jet Media Alexey Kostorev

Thursday 12/16/10

12-1PM Our one and only Sheep and Goat Radio with Ray Bowman. Ray interviews Ray Smith of Hefren International.

Saturday 12/18/10

8-9AM- Our Classic Car Show

Listed below is our weekley schedule so you know when to tune in for your favorite show. OR again if more convienant stayed tuned during the week to hear any missed shows on iTunes podcast or AmericasWebRadio.com

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Eastern Standard Time

Rant and Rave (8-9 AM)

Your Health Hour(9-10AM)

Health Care - The Good, The Bad, The... with Bill Bennett (10-11AM)

Join your host Bill Bennet every Monday for his perspective on the healthcare crisis in America.

The Best of America's Web Radio (11AM-12PM)

Decorating with Lee Ann (12-1PM)

Book Talk with Lisa (1-2PM)

Lisa Baron is an award-winning columnist and the author of the upcoming political memoir, My Burning Bush: How One Woman’s Career in Christian Politics Went Up In Flames. A former press and communications advisor for several nationally recognized and prominent elected officials, she is best known for her high-profile work with Former Executive Director of the Christian Coalition, Ralph Reed.

Phil Adler at Large (2-3PM)

Join Dr. Phil Adler for a great story from his fascinating guests from around Atlanta.

The Best of America's Web Radio(3-4PM)

The Best of America's Web Radio (4-5PM)

Your Health Hour (5-6PM)

The Best of Monday (6-7PM)

The Best of America's Web Radio (7PM-9AM)

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Eastern Standard Time

Rant and Rave (8-9 AM)

New Medical Show Coming (9-10AM)

The Immigration Hour with Charles Kuck (10-11AM)

Join Charles and guest as they discuss immigration issues

American Seniors Association Today

Join host Stuart Barton for American Seniors Association Today!

The Best of America's Web Radio (12-1PM)

Mitsy and guest take on current issue and view them through the eyes of a Southern Lady.

Bella Petite Hour with host Ann Lauren (1-2PM)

A fashion, entertainment and lifestyle show featuring celebrity guest, beauty and industry professionals.

The Best of America's Web Radio (2-3PM)

Health Care - The Good, The Bad, The... with Bill Bennett (3-4PM)

Join your host Bill Bennet every Monday for his perspective on the healthcare crisis in America.

Detailing Addictions with Dr. Susan Blank, MD (4-5PM)

Dr. Blank discusses all types of additions from food to football and all addictions between.

Do Facts Matter (5-6PM)

Interested in a factual analysis of current matters of public interest? Join host, Robert D'Agostino, for this provocative and informative hour.

The FOG (6-7PM)

The FOG, with host Gary Gross, will provide you with insights into upcoming charity events around Sandy Springs and Atlanta. We'll also talk with many of the executives from the non-profit organizations and foundations in Atlanta.

Do Facts Matter Re-play(7-8PM)

The Best of AWR(8-9PM)

The Best of America's Web Radio (9PM-9AM)

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Eastern Standard Time

Rant and Rave with Cyndy and Dave and guest (8-9 AM)

Medicine on Call with Dr. Elaina George (9-10AM)

Join host Dr. Elaina George as she and her guest discuss Ears, Nose and Throat issues.

Clickit Realty (10-11AM)

Listen to Chris Ballard and guest discuss all aspects of the real estate market.

PTSD Exposed with host Michael Orban (11 -12Noon)

Hosted by Army Veteran Michael S. Orban, Join Michael and his guest as they expose the

torture of PTSD for victim and family.

The Best of America's Web Radio (12-1PM)

TBA (1-2PM)

The Best of America's Web Radio (2-3PM)

Education Forum (3-4PM)

Karen Powell will discuss news and developments from local education experts, with a range of interviewees from pre-school to post-secondary educators and experts.

Our Constitution with Attorney Michael Connelly (4-5PM)

Join host Michael Connelly as he and guest discuss the past, present and future of Our Constitution.

Gross Reality (5-6PM)

Steve Gross is the host of this hard hitting, factual look at the economy, business and how it affects you. Every Wednesday join Steve and his expert guests.

Bold Ventures (6-7PM)

Join Jean Creech as she and her guests discuss the many aspects of becoming or being an entrepreneur.

Psychiatry Today (7-8 PM)

Listen to Dr. Scot Bay discuss the latest developments in Psychiatry and Mental Health; learn how to reduce stress, and feel well emotionally.

The Best of America's Web Radio (10PM-9AM)

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Eastern Standard Time

Rant and Rave (8-9 AM)

Sandy Springs Health Hour (9-10AM Mon-Fri)

On Thursday our Health Hour features Dr. Barry McKernan from videoscopicsurgery.com about everything from general health to surgery.

The Washington Report with Ellis Washington, Esq (10AM-11AM)

Join Ellis and guest as he talks tough constitutional current events and politics a don't miss show!

Bold Venture with Jean Creech (10-11AM)

Replay from Wednesday Show as Jean interviews entrepreneurs.

Sheep and Goat Show with Ray Bowman (12PM-1PM)

Join host Ray Bowman on the Sheep and Goat Radio Hour brought to you by Tarter Farm and Ranch Equipment with special guest every week in the industry.

The Best of America's Web Radio (1-2PM)

Parents Rule (2-3PM)

Pat Montgomery is a business owner, author, parent, and grandparent who offers a loving, common sense approach to parenting.

Design Tips with Lee Anne (3-4PM)

Lee Anne Culpepper educates and entertains with weekly decorating tips and interviews with leaders from the design industry.

TBA (4-5PM)

The Best of America's Web Radio (5-6PM)

The Best of America's Web Radio (6-7PM)

Cinema Showdown (7-8PM)

Join our movie critics, spouses Eve and Barney as they discuss and dissect new and upcoming movies, as well as dvd releases and the classics. Listen for the Showdown when these two air their different opinions on the same movie. Can a young marriage take the heat?

The Best of Today's America's Web Radio (8PM-9AM)

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Eastern Standard Time

Rant and Rave with Cyndy and Dave (8-9AM)

Sandy Springs Health Hour (9-10AM)

Richard Smith brings you news from the Pharmaceutical world with special interesting guests from the medical profession

Sandy Springs Business Hour (10-11AM)

Ron Comacho is our Friday host of the Business Hour and takes us into the weekend with guests from all corners of the business map

The Best of America's Web Radio (11AM-12PM)

The Stark Marketer (12-1PM)

David Stark well known marketing expert brings his talent and provides insight for large and small businesses alike regarding e-marketing and all aspect thereof.

The Best of America's Web Radio (1-2PM)

Do Facts Matter (2-3PM)

Interested in a factual analysis of current matters of public interest? Join host, Robert D'Agostino, for this provocative and informative hour.

The Immigration Hour with Charles Kuck (3-4PM)

Join Charles and guest as they discuss immigration issues

The Best of America's Web Radio

Join Us Live Saturday at 8:00 AM

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Eastern Standard Time

Classic Car Show (8-9AM)

Hey Classic Car fans! Listen to Steve Rinaldo and Jim Weber discuss everything about classic cars, and call in to participate in the discussion.

GOOOH Radio Hour with Richard Lynch (9AM-10AM)

Get out of our House with your host, Richard Lynch.

America's Home Grown Veggie Hour (10AM-11AM)

With Kate Copsey and David Moxley discussing your backyard, office building, or apartment garden to help you get through some hard times while eating much better.

The Master Gardener Hour (11AM-12PM)

Tune in for some great gardening information and tips from Master Gardeners Debbie Broocker and Rena Sartain. These long-time Master Gardeners will share expertise each week to discuss educational,environmental and often unusual gardening topics homeowners will find very useful.

Sheep and Goat Show with Ray Bowman (12PM-1PM)

Join host Ray Bowman on the Sheep and Goat Show with special guest every week in the industry.

The Best of America's Web Radio

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Eastern Standard Time

Day 1 (8AM-11AM)

Leading the Way with Dr. Michael Youssef (11AM - 12PM)

The Best of America's Web Radio (12PM-9AM)

Americas Web Radio is designed for YOU. With our wonderful empowering guests and stories, and also endless new information, opputunities of how you can get involved and make the change you want to see in the world.

Happy Listening!

Tune in Today to America's Web Radio for these exciting shows!

1PM The Diva Success Network with Gina McNew
2PM Parents Rule with Pat Montgomery
3PM Design Tips with Lee Anne
4PM Women's Spirit
5PM Relationship Radio with Dr. AL
6PM The Best of America's Web Radio
7PM Cinema Showdown with Eve & Barney
8PM Best of Thursday

Free Book Giveaway During "Book Talk With Ginger"

Tune in today at 1:00 pm for Book Talk With Ginger. We'll be giving away a free book!

What Is In The Swine Flu Vaccine: A Primer

By Elaina George, MD

There has been a lot of confusion about what ingredients are in the H1N1 Vaccine. In order to distill the information to make it easier for you to make an informed choice, here is a brief synopsis of the information provided by the manufacturers in their package inserts.

There are 4 manufactures who have been approved to sell H1N1 vaccine in the US. They are: Novartis, CSL, Sanofi/Pasteur and MedImmune

1. Novartis makes an injectable vaccine for ages 4 and above
Ingredients: Thimerosal (Mercury) both in the single dose and the multi dose vials
Antibiotics - polymyxin and neomycin (can be neurotoxic)

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Manufactured with phenol (the chemical used on skin in cosmetic face peals to remove wrinkles)

Note: They recommend that children ages 4-9 get 2 injections one month apart. This would increase the risk from a reaction to the mercury (e.g, neurological damage such as Gullain-Barre or possibly Autism)

2. CSL makes an injectable vaccine. Only the multi dose vial contains thimerosal

3. Sanofi/Pasteur - Only the multi dose vial contains thimerosal

vaccine is made with polyethelene glycol (antifreeze) and formaldehyde (a chemical used in embalming).

*These three vaccines are grown in chicken embryo cells. So if a person has severe allergies to eggs, they are at risk of having an allergic reaction and should therefore not take the vaccine.

4. MedImmune makes a live attenuated H1N1 vaccine that has an intranasal delivery.

It does not contain thimerosal, but has the food additive MSG (monosodium glutamate) which can cause reactions in some people who are sensitive, it also contains gentamycin (an antibiotic which can be neurotoxic and cause hearing loss)

As per the package inserts from all of the manufacturers:

Note: "Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility
Neither FLUVIRIN nor the Influenza A (H1N1) 2009 Monovalent Vaccine have been evaluated for carcinogenic or mutagenic potential, or for impairment of fertility."

*In other words, NONE of the H1NI vaccines have been evaluated for the possible potential to cause cancer, birth defects or its effect on fertility. This is according to the information from all of the manufacturers.

Michael Vick Win Humane Society Award from PETA

This headline would have been more believable "Michael Vick Win Dog Lover of the Year Award Presented by PETA than Obama winning the Nobel Peace Prize.

What has he done? In my opinion NOTHING!!

If you disagree then show me some great world peace achievement this guy, that shouldn't even be president, has accomplished.

This has the be the 2009 JOKE of the Year! What a FARCE, if I ever had any respect for the Nobel Peace Prize it is totally gone now. Then again they liked Carter, another joke!

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It's Simple, Mr. Simpleton

Leave the military decisions to those that have put their lives in harms way not hiding from their duty. Go hold hands with Pelosi and Reid they haven't served a day in the military and together collectively haven't a clue!

And, after the million dollar debacle in Denmark maybe one should stay home and play with community organizing. Oh, by the way when you said the chase for the Olympics wouldn't cost the US taxpayers anything, who paid for our plane, Air Force One?

Oh, and how can one say they know or knew nothing about ACORN when you worked with and for them - dah sounds like someone isn't telling the truth, again!

Rolling, Rolling, Rolling . . .

Rawhide, the buses are rolling towards D.C. and there is going to be some rawhide after they arrive. In my adult life I have not seen anything like this and believe it could possibly be the turning point in our country, amazing.

Jimmy Carter was no winner, and folks expressed their opinions but the two parties did not come together against a common cause like they're doing now. Oh, you have the "yellow dog demos" that are standing by their man but what I'm seeing and hearing is Americans coming together and there is no party, they don't like any elected official on either side of the fence.

Just let me remind you what this is all about, the country elected a person and organization that thinks they can handle your affairs better than you. So, quite possibly an unqualified person resides in your White House, making up rules (czars) and getting bills passed that finally got your attention when the Stimulus (TAX) hit you in one place that it counts your wallet and if that wasn't enough then he hits you with a stupid health plan that will increase taxes and give you poor service and this is to take care of 15% of the population of which a large portion don't want or don't deserve your dollars for their care!!!

I support and I hope it is we support the DC Tea Party and on today is Coach Dave Daubenmire from Ohio that is in the news just trying to get his US Representative to have a Town Hall Meeting and the cowardly Rep Zack Space won't do it. I wonder if this Space cadet will do as we ask and take the health care plan and Social Security? My suggestion is to vote Space right out of office as soon as possible. Let Zack Space go talk to himself!

Listen to www.radiosandysprings.com and www.americaswebradio.com for the best in information and chat radio.

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Devil in Details of Health Care House Plan

If this factual piece doesn't scare the hell out of you nothing will!


Folks,

People are starting to read the health care bill being considered by the House. As they say, the devil is in the details. Here are some that have been noted. Since several of you receiving this email are senior citizens, 20I puts into bold, the provisions that especially apply to you. Incredibly, AARP is supporting this. (That is less surprising when you use the internet to see the numerous ties that the AARP has with ACORN.)

Please call or email your representatives to oppose this nightmare. Here's a link that you can use to find them:

http://www.visi.com/juan/congress/

Also, forward this to others on your email list.
Note that this list only extends to page 498, and the bill is over 1000 pages.

Pg 22 of the Health Care Bill mandates that the Govt. will audit the books of all employers that self insure

Pg 30 Sec 123 of HC bill - Establishes a Govt. committee that decides what treatments/benefits you get

Pg 29 lines 4-16 - Rationing of health care

Pg 42 - The Health Choices Commissioner will choose your benefits for you. You have no choice

PG 50 Section 152 - Health Care will be provided to all non US citizens, illegal or otherwise

Pg 58 - Govt. will have real-time access to individuals' finances & a National ID Health card will be issued

Pg 59 lines 21-24 - Govt. will have direct access to your bank accounts for elective funds transfer

PG 65 Sec 164 - This is a payoff subsidized plan for retirees and their families in community orgs (ACORN).

Pg 72 Lines 8-14 - Govt. is creating an Health Care Exchange to bring private plans under Govt. control.

PG 84 Sec 203 - Govt. mandates all benefit pkgs. for private plans be in the Govt. health care exchange

PG=2 085 Line 7 - Specifics for Benefit Levels for Plans = The Govt. will ration your Healthcare

PG 91 Lines 4-7 - Govt. mandates "linguistic appropriate services." Translation: for non-English, including illegal aliens

Pg 95 Lines 8-18 - The Govt. can use groups (i.e., ACORN & AmeriCorps) to sign up individuals for Govt. plan

PG 85 Line 7 - Specifics of Benefit Levels for Plans. (#AARP members - your care will be rationed)

-PG 102 Lines 12-18 - Medicaid Eligible Individuals will be automatically enrolled in Medicaid. No choice. It is claimed that these additions will not cost additionally.

pg 124 lines 24-25 - No company can sue GOVT. on price fixing. No "judicial review" against Govt. Monopoly

pg 127 Lines 1-16 - Doctors/ #AMA - The Govt. will set compensation for you

Pg 145 Line 15-17 - An Employer not providing health care must automatically enroll employees into Govt. plan

Pg 126 Lines 22-25 - Employers must pay for health care for part time employees AND their families.

Pg 149 Lines 16-24 - Any Employer with a payroll of 400k & above who does not provide public option=2 0pays an 8% tax on all payroll

pg 150 Lines 9-13 - Any employer with a payroll between 251k & 400k who doesn't provide public option pays a 2-6% tax on all payroll

Pg 167 Lines 18-23 - Any individual who doesn't have acceptable Health Care according to the Govt. will be taxed 2.5% of income

Pg 170 Lines 1-3 - Any nonresident Alien is exempt from individual taxes. (Americans will pay)

Pg 195 - Officers & employees of Health Care Administration of Govt. will have access to all Americans financial and personal records

PG 203 Line 14-15 - "The tax imposed under this section shall not be treated as tax". Yes, it says that…

Pg 239 Line 14-24 - Govt. will reduce physician services for Medicaid. Seniors, low income, poor affected

Pg 241 Line 6-8 - Doctors, doesn't matter what specialty you have, you'll all be paid the same

PG 253 Line 10-18 - Govt. sets value of Doctor's time, professional judgment, etc.

PG 265 Sec 1131- Govt. mandates & controls productivity for private Health Care industries

PG 268 Sec 1141 - Govt. regulates rental & purchase of power driven wheelchairs

PG 272 SEC. 1145 - Controls treatment given at Cancer hospitals - Cancer patients - welcome to rationing

Page 280 Sec 1151 - The Govt. will penalize hospitals for what Govt. deems preventable rea dmissions

Pg 298 Lines 9-11 - Doctors that treat a patient during initial admission that results in a readmission will be penalized

Pg 317 L 13-20 - Prohibition on ownership/investment. Govt. tells Doctors what/how much they can own.

Pg 317-318 lines 21-25,1-3 - Prohibition on expansion- Govt. is mandating hospitals cannot expand

pg 321 2-13 - Hospitals have opportunity to apply for exception to expansion rule, but "community input" (i.e. ACORN) required.

Pg 341 Lines 3-9 - Govt. has authority to disqualify Medicare Advanced Plans, HMOs, etc., forcing people into Govt. plan

Pg 354 Sec 1177 - Govt. will restrict enrollment of Special needs people.

Pg 379 Sec 1191 - Govt. creates more bureaucracy - Telehealth Advisory Committee. (Health Care by phone)

PG 425 Lines 4-12 - Govt. mandates Advance Care Planning Consultations. Senior Citizens must meet with Govt. representatives on a regular basis (more often if ill) to discuss "end of life" issues

Pg 425 Lines 17-19 - Govt. will instruct & consult regarding living wills, durable powers of attorney. Mandatory!

PG 425 Lines 22-25, 426 Lines 1-3 - Govt. provides approved list of end of life resources, guiding you in death

PG 427 Lines 15-24 - Govt. mandates program for orders for end of life. The Govt. has a say in how your life ends

Pg 429 Lines 1-9 An "Advance care planning consult" will be used more frequently as patients health deteriorates

PG 429 Lines 10-12 "Advance care consultation" may include an order for end of life plans.

Pg 429 Lines 13-25 - The Govt. will specify which Doctors can write an end of life order.

PG 430 Lines 11-15 - The Govt. will decid e what level of treatment you will have at end of life

Pg 469 - Community Based Home Medical Services (ACORN Medical Services)

Page 472 Lines 14-17 - Monthly payments to community-based organizations (ACORN)

PG 489 Sec 1308 - The Govt. will cover Marriage & Family therapy. Which means they will insert Govt. into your marriage, family size, and abortion

Pg 494-498 Govt. will cover Mental Health Services including defining, creating, rationing those services

Do As I Say, Not As I Do - Congressional Motto

How many times have you heard this old saying or said it about a bad parenting situation or even said it to yourself under certain circumstances? Is this not exactly what our Congress is telling us and doing today? Here are just a few examples:

Thy shalt not kill, unless you're a senator named Kennedy

Thy shalt not commit adultery, too many to name except there's always the big one Clinton

Thy shalt pay taxes on time, unless you're Sec. of Treasury or Rep. Charles Rangel

Thy shalt not lie, unless you're Speaker of the House Pelosi

And, the list goes on, the point being is our Congress wants us to live under a system they would have no part of. Let's just take the current issue of health care. How many of OUR elected congress people will stand up and say I will give up my Congressional Health Care Plan that is good for life and take whatever we decide for the citizens? Find one, they're far a few if any. But, this is the point we must MAKE our Congress People live under the same laws, rules and policies they make us live under. Including if you commit a crime oh say like murder, one should be tried, right Senator Kennedy?

I know the folks for the most part reading this agree but we must get the folks that aren't reading it or thinking about it to understand. Businessmen and women should make business decisions not idiots in positions of power that have never made payroll, run a lemonade stand or done anything else worthwhile. We must have leaders that are proud of this country and not apologize for anything our forefathers did or that we have done. As a country we've not been perfect but a damn site better than any other country ever on this earth.

Finally just a quick thought on racism. I have never seen a President more racist than Obama and it is going to lead to BIG problems in the future mark my word. What he said was NO mistake and will be at some point a rallying call. Who was it that said, Stupid is as stupid does? Mr. Gump I believe, think about it, is he stupid or setting us up?

Make OUR elected officials live by the rules that they legislate for us so they can say, Do AS I Say and As I Do. By the way would someone please point out to me where in the Constitution does it say OUR elected representatives shall have privileges unlike the rest of the citizenry?

Please think about this and pass it on or read other blogs at www.americaswebradio.com

Hungry for the Fourth of July?

If you're looking for some super recipes to make your Fourth of July sparkle, new show host Ivy Stark has some spectacular ideas for you. Chef Ivy is the executive chef at Dos Caminos, the hottest spot in NYC! Check out her recipes on her show page: http://www.radiosandysprings.com/showpages/ivyStark.php

And be sure to listen to her live on Tuesdays at 11am on America's Web Radio!

Healthcare Reform by Dr. Elaina George

An honest conversation on healthcare reform, insurance companies & the doctor/patient relationship

Elaina F. George, MD

www.peachtreeentcenter.com

Now that President Obama has put heath care reform on the agenda, I am really afraid that the needs of patients and their physicians will continue to be ignored. I believe that good medical care is a right and not a privilege. However, the drive for true reform has been hijacked by the insurance and pharmaceutical industry.

I have seen a disturbing trend in medicine since I started practicing medicine in 1998. It seems to be getting worse. I am an ear, nose and throat surgeon in solo private practice in Atlanta, GA. I have a unique perspective on the health care system. I truly believe that the voices of average physicians need to be heard.

Imagine going to an ER after sustaining an injury to your face, sitting for hours finally being seen by an ER physician. You are given a CT scan, but not physically examined or treated. Instead you are told to see an ENT specialist and then paying for the privilege. Or what if you have a nose bleed and go to the ER 3 times over 2 days. The first time you are not even seen by an ER doctor. The second time you get a nasal decongestant but no IV fluid. The 3rd time you get your nose packed and told to follow up with an ENT doctor in 48 hours to have the packing removed. You call the ENT doctor on call and you are given an appointment in one month for the packing removal. These are two examples of patients who have presented to my office over the past 2 weeks.

I joined a large single specialty group practice when I left residency. In order to practice medicine and not just be a 'mill' I opened my own practice. I stopped taking HMOs because of the restrictions they placed on my ability to take care of my patients. When our system is compared to a system that has duel medical system like the Caribbean island of Antigua, the cost of medicine is controlled because the patient has a choice. Essentially, those who want to can use the public health system, but those who want to see a private physician are free to do so. The interesting difference is that people with private insurance tend to pay the physician directly and then get reimbursed directly from the insurance company. This has the effect of keeping costs down. The physician gets paid their fee at the time of service and the patient gets a portion back from the insurance company. There is no pressure for doctors to raise their fees because they are getting what they charge at the time of service. The costs associated with paperwork and re-billing denials are removed. The patient gets a discount of 40-80% as a check back from the insurance company and there are no hidden charges or cost shifting.

When the insurance company is the middle man there is a drastic decrease in what the physician is paid. For example, in a former HMO contract I was getting 18 cents on the dollar. I have since negotiated better contracts and now average about 55 cents on the dollar. However, In order to make up the short fall, the pressure has been to either see more patients or raise my prices. If you contrast this with a specialty that does not take insurance it is easy to see what has happened to the cost of care for the patient without insurance. For example, in plastic surgery - the price for a rhinoplasty or a face lift has essentially remained unchanged over the years because they are strictly fee for service.

In short, the cost of medicine has risen because of the insurance companies - the premiums paid have not gone to doctors, but instead has gone to the insurance company in CEO bonuses and investments in software and/or gatekeeper physicians and nurses who get bonuses for rationing healthcare by denying necessary procedures and tests. I can give plenty of examples of necessary medical care denied to my patients by a nurse making clinical decisions. The insurance companies have developed an elaborate system designed to pay as little and as late as possible (over 1 year after service in some cases). There is little oversight or regulation of this industry, and physicians have little recourse. For example, even if I get pre-authorization to perform a procedure. The insurance company can deny payment after the surgery is done and I cannot bill the patient because of the denial even if it is arbitrary. This has the effect of poisoning the doctor patient relationship.

There has been a disconnection of the doctor patient relationship for many reasons. Some of the most important are:

1. The rise of insurance companies as the middle man has increased the cost of medicine by rationing health care and limiting access (through rising premiums). This will get worse under a universal healthcare system. Insurance companies will wield even more power over access to health care. They stand to gain the most by having more people paying premiums. Health care will likely be rationed unless there are provisions in place to assure that: a) what is "medically necessary" is determined by the physician; and b) once pre-authorized by the insurance company, the medical treatment can not be arbitrarily denied.

2. The reimbursement to physicians has dropped every year since I left residency. That has led physicians to increase patient volume and add extenders such as physician assistants and medical assistants. This has been one of the biggest blows to the quality of health care and the doctor patient relationship because it has severely limited the time the doctor has to spend with his or her patient.

3. Disease has become a big business. Instead of promoting wellness and prevention, the cost has been driven up by managing chronic diseases. We are prescribing more medication, but our patients are sicker.

4. Direct marketing by big Pharma to patients has driven demand for expensive but not necessarily more effective or safe prescription medication.

The above mentioned problems must be addressed to insure that good healthcare is not permanently disabled.

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