A SATIRICAL EMAIL TO THE GOVERNMENT, HEALTH CARE INDUSTRY AND HEALTH INSURANCE INDUSTRY

TO: THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT

CC: THE HEALTHCARE INDUSTRY, THE HEALTH INSURANCE INDUSTRY

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Dear Government, Health Insurance Industry and Pharmaceutical Industry,

As a doctor with a PASSION for health, wellness and quality living, I would like to THANK ALL OF YOU for creating an untenable situation that will encourage more and more people to follow A HEALTHIER LIFESTYLE to restore and maintain good health.

I appreciate that you (our government) have permitted a legalized form of monopoly (known as “intellectual property rights”) by granting the pharmaceutical industry the right to use patents that allow these companies to claim a monopoly over their “recipes” for various medications. I realize the pharmaceutical industry is NOT the only industry that has filed patents to safeguard their research and development, however, the pharmaceutical industry has used these safeguards to GOUGE CONSUMERS who rely on these drugs for daily living. In case you haven’t had time to review the numbers, the following chart reveals a sampling of the MONTHLY COSTS for various drugs throughout various nations:

The price in the U.S. column reflects an average U.S. Price. I thought you might like to see the ranges in price for each of these drugs (depending on an individual’s insurance coverage.):

UNITED STATES MONTHLY PRICE RANGE FOR PHARMACEUTICALS
DRUG NAME	LOW PRICING	TOP PRICING
Enbrel (Autoimmune)	$2,025.00	$4,006.00
Celebrex (Pain and Anti-inflammatory)	$139.00	$461.00
Copaxone (Multiple Sclerosis)	$3,875.00	$4,018.00
Cymbalta (Depression)	$161.00	$349.00
Gleevek (Leukemia)	$5,482.00	$11,070.00
Humira (Arthritis)	$1,913.00	$4,089.00
Nexium (Acid Reflux)	$196.00	$395.00

All of your policies are forcing the consumer to reduce their medications or do without them altogether. Many are forced to choose between EATING and MEDICATING. Although I am saddened so many will suffer serious health complications as a result of these policies and practices, it reinforces a shifting paradigm that consumers must take back control of their lives by modifying their current lifestyles. Medication is being priced beyond the financial limits of the average individual. INTENTIONAL? The consumer will be forced to abandon this cost prohibitive plan in favor of alternative cost effective approaches that prevent the onset of diseases and health problems as well as TREAT current health conditions. You devils! I’ll bet you’re conspiring to help the consumer see they need to begin standing on their own TWO FEET and stop relying on your industries. Well played!

I would like to help all your agencies (Government, Health Insurance Industry and Pharmaceutical Industry) achieve this altruistic goal by offering a sampling of my recommended solutions.

1. FOOD:

I will suggest that people begin sharing food ideas the same way food recipes are shared today to address various health problems. People will learn the MEDICINAL properties in foods, spices and herbs by using this method. In addition, people will be able to use food to help strengthen the body to PREVENT disease and other health problems from developing in the first place.

2. EXERCISE:

I will also recommend that people begin forming EXERCISE SOCIAL CLUBS to improve social interactions while engaging in productive physical activity necessary for healthy living. People will be attracted to this idea and feel a greater commitment and willingness to participate (because of the SOCIAL component.) As this idea spreads and becomes more popular, it will become easier to incorporate into daily living.

3. MEET UP GROUPS:

Healthier people will shift their focus (and concerns) from medications to personal interest groups (meet up groups) where people congregate and share ideas and experiences on various subjects of interest. How fun does that sound? Don’t worry, I made certain you doctors benefited from my recommendations as well. Since there will be SIGNIFICANTLY less time needed for your traditional services, there will be plenty of additional time to play an extra round of golf or take the boat out for a quick spin on the lake/ocean.

4. FAMILY TIME:

I thought that encouraging quality family time with children (or simply between couples) might help FIX a large emotional ROOT PROBLEM we see today without the need for ongoing pharmaceutical intervention that frequently (and unfortunately) NEVER addresses the ROOT PROBLEM. What are your thoughts on this? Do you really believe these children and parents are suffering from a pharmaceutical deficiency? Is it possible the prescription solution actually addresses the “monetary compensation deficiency” YOU and many stock holders FEAR?

I would welcome your participation to add to this short, yet creative (HEALTHY) solution list. You may have noticed how I used each traditional component (ex. Food, Exercise, etc…) in a non traditional manner (ex. social interactions) to help create POSITIVE EXPERIENCES that encourage healthy living. This will help convince the consumer to look at healthy lifestyles from a POSITIVE PERSPECTIVE rather than a CHORE requiring every ounce of energy to complete. I believe with all your resources, we could work HARD TOGETHER to teach the public how to MINIMIZE the need for your services and products. Wouldn’t that be wonderful!

Now, regarding those policy deductibles of $1000.00 to $10,000.00 dollars (out of pocket expenses before insurance coverage BEGINS!) and MONTHLY premiums for health insurance ranging from $190.00 -$900.00. I wasn’t certain if you were aware that the average household income was NOT COMPARABLE to the income of your CEO’s.  The current deductibles and monthly premiums make it nearly impossible for the average American to afford coverage. If we add the monthly costs of medication on top of this, the average family (without support from the employer’s company) would be unable to afford healthcare. It seems underhanded, but I like the way you think. I’m guessing your motive for initiating these policies is to help the consumer (once again) clearly see the solution rests with THEM! SMART!

In conclusion, I would like to thank all of you for creating and/or participating in the GREED and HARMFUL POLICIES that are causing destruction to the quality of human life. As a result, you will no doubt help the “little man” (like myself) teach people to see a better approach to RESTORING and MAINTAINING THEIR HEALTH through the various natural HEALTHY options AVAILABLE and AFFORDABLE. Please, keep up the good work!

Sincerely,

Dr. Jonathan N. Colter

 

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