So, you have a headache and sore throat? Just sign up for ObamaCare and everything will be fine.
Do you ever visit medical websites to check out a condition that you or a family member has, or to gain advice about healthcare insurance?
I do, and while there tends to be much conflicting information on the Internet regarding various illnesses and injuries, by visiting several different sites you can often get a pretty good idea of what might be causing a problem and how best to deal with it. We trust these types of sites because we believe they are unbiased. It’s all about information and is politically neutral. Well, it was, anyway.
Recently we learned that WebMD, which is ranked No. 2 in the country for dispensing health advice and which I had thought was a pretty respectable company, is now accepting money from the Obama Administration to promote ObamaCare and educate doctors about it.
WebMD and the Obama Administration had already been saying nice things about each other prior to the government contract being signed, so guess which direction the company will be steering people now that it’s going to be paid $4.8 million from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to educate healthcare professionals about parts of ObamaCare.
Telling people what its advertisers want them to hear rather than what might be the best interest of website visitors is nothing new for WebMD. Recently the company posted an online mental health test and informed 100 percent of survey takers that they were at risk for major depression. Why would they do that? Well, as it turns out, pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly was the sponsor of the test, and this company produces the anti-depressant Cymbalta.
Gee, I’m glad there was no conflict of interest there. Thank goodness that WebMD officials have told us that there will also be no conflict of interest in connection with their new relationship with ObamaCare. They say that their medical news and advice will continue to be independent, with no influence due to their relationship with ObamaCare.
There was no video accompanying that announcement, so it’s impossible to say whether their noses grew very long while they were speaking.
Do you ever check out online sites for medical news and advice? Are you concerned that those sites will tell you what they want you to think rather than what might be best for you? I’d love to hear from you about this.
The United States is going to Hell in a hand basket, people need to wake up and smell the coffee! It is time to get rid of all the long term congressmen and change some of the dumb stuff that people can sue for and get back to the basics. We have dumbed everything down for everyone and now nothing is anyone’s fault, they were probably mistreated as a child, cmon what happened to respect, literacy, responsibility? We are in deep trouble here. This is just the beginning, once the government takes over more and more of our lives, the United States will fall. Look at the kids today in their 20’s and 30’s, this is who will be deciding your futures….scary huh!
Pharmaceutical companies cannot patent a product of nature. They can patent a product of nature that they can reproduce artificially. Plants take their time and do it right with unmatched chemical purity. Big pharma cannot afford to take their time . . . too expensive. The impurities caused by the manufacturing process and alternative variations of the natural product cause most of the bad side-effects.
The main reasons why prescription drugs are more expensive in the U.S. than anywhere else in the world are:
1. The Food and Drug Administration,
2. Tort Law abuse,
3. Corporate tax law,
4. Corruption in government,
5. The morality and ethics of the executives that control corporate policy, and
6. The morality of the electorate that not only allow this to happen, but even try to take advantage of it for personal gain.
Listen up folks. Free stuff is not free. Someone else has to pay.
I hate to admit that I have recently visited WebMD since I have had several serious dignoses over the past couple of months. I had no idea that website had anything whatsoever to do with Obama and Obama care. Thanks for alerting us Frank, I appreciate it greatly! Will check out the websites that were mentioned earlier for information. Thanks to all.
I don’t trust anything that has something to do with obomination!
PRAISE THE LORD AND PASS THE AMMUNITION 🙏🏻🇮🇱🙏🏻
… isolated and unable to get medical attention unless in an emergency. No transportation to a Dr, appointment is available to me. I’ve depended on online access for needs and have used WebMD many times, usually to no avail because they don’t really tell you anything of use. I usually search for a specific condition and use input from many different sources and adapt from there. Reason for all this is I live in a small town and there aren’t any specialists and the local Drs. won’t see me because I was dismissed by one of them, (they refused to give a reason) I never had a disagreement w/ them, I paid what was asked and the only thing I did was cancel an appointment one time (gave required notice) then received a letter in the mail saying I could no longer be a patient. Follow up questions as to why were not answered and since all the Drs. in town are in one clinic none of them will see me. I’ve been self treating neuropathy for several years now using information I can find on the internet, it’s a losing battle (condition worsens fast) but I have become dependent on natural treatments found thru research. I do not take any info at face value and use a lot of e-books for herbs and things, most have worked but you have to be very careful and research, don’t ever just take the first answer you come across. Also, it seems like WebMD is always telling you to see a doctor but its not an option so the search goes on.
Two common sense rules when visiting medical websites: (1) Do not assume anything posted or provided by government agencies to be truthful (2) Do not assume any website who is pushing their own product to be truthful or accurate.
There is nothing wrong in looking up medical advice, it is that you must consider the source and how the source supports it self. If that source has a hidden benefactor or one that you object to, then look for a second opinion.
Don’t be a penny saved and a pound foolish. I you have need of medical help; then seek help from someone that knows, a doctor. All you have to do is ask.
For medical information, I prefer seeking a real doctor. If my pains or ills are such that I need to seek medical attention then I go and seek it. Why play doctor when you can use a real one.
I don’t have insurance. I don’t want to fool with this obomacare stuff. I don’t trust to many web sites for my medical care. I follow the original Eden diet. We are in our 60’s and no medical problems, so far anyways.
You want to feel good about something? Go see AMERICAN SNIPER the movie! It will renew what America is all about! Dedication to doing the job right, not doing it half assed. When there is so little to trust in our nation, American Sniper (true story) will renew what the fight is all about. It is getting rave reviews from the critics even though the head honcho on Philadelphia Ave and his liberal dominion doesn’t like it…perhaps because it shows a Navy Seal willing to do the job right and the muslim population being who they truly are – terrorists. Go see it. It will make you proud and bring tears to your eyes because of the love and honor shown Kyle in the end – much is origonal footage which I watched previously on the Web. Tell everyone you know to see this movie! You true American Patriots will be glad you did!
I go to earthclinic.com. They have home remedies for people and pets.
I pay attention to http://www.thepeopleschemist.com
I don’t think he cares for Obama
I have a nerve (not a nervous condition) condition and my Neurologist put me on Cymbalta. I was never so sick in my life, at first I thought I had the flu and because my husband was out of town, I checked the warnings on the drug. I eventually got everyone of them, (cuz Drs. tell you to give them a try for a week, unless it is life threatening) and when my urine turned like molasses I quit taking them. Some people have no problem, but I won’t ever take that drug again. Thanks for the info on WebMD, as they are the first to grab your questions and answer and redirect you. How do you find this info?? The internet has been helpful in many ways on medical problems, but just like real life I always get a second or third opinion.
Deb, this is golden advice I everyone will take. When my doctor prescribes medication that I am unfamiliar with, i talk to the pharmist be he at the hospital or local drug store. The pharmist can tell you what the side effects are, the dangers of mixing this medication with others and what alternate drug(s) or medication that would be better for you. And this advice is all FREE.
Our [Democrat] family doctor only has Web MD for waiting room reading. If we didn’t live in such a small town, I’d change dr’s.
Rather than relying on the internet, people need to go back to something which is becoming much less common – buy books.
But you have to be able to read and comperhand what you are reading. Most people have a 8th grade reading comprehension, but, you are looking at colledge level reading and the level of comprehension is a little bit harder. When in doubt ask a real doctor. It is faster and easier too.
Web Md will stop posting your comments after awhile if you don’t direct people to the doctor. They encourage you to give advice even natural remedies, but want you to tell the “patient” that if this doesn’t work for you see a doctor.
I’m sure that’s for legal more than ethical reasons.
I agree Frank!
You’re a fool if you take any online mental health test that could be connected to any government agency. If the government considers you depressed, or in their view, suicidal or homicidal and if your state has passed such restrictive gun laws like NY, they could be knocking at your door to confiscate your guns. Hell, I think that most people are depressed because the Obamination is still in office! The less information you put out on the internet about yourself, the better.
Right on, Rock!
Right wing, rock head.
This makes me very nervous. I have been spending time and effort educating myself about the healing foods diet and natural remedies to know and learn to care for my family with natural oils, foods. I used to be a health insurance agent so I could become more knowledgeable about the insurance industry after a bad experience with medical bills. It frightens me quite honestly to give this much control to our government. I don’t want for me or my family to be in need sometime and not be able to get the best treatment that does exist because the best is being withheld. I am coping with trying to prepare and live a healthier lifestyle, grow a garden, can food, cook healthier and pray!
I haven’t signed up for Obama care, to be honest I am afraid of how much power the government has. I don’t want to give them more.
Government has a system of checks & balances. What do you have if you turn it over to big business?
their way or the highway, seems to be their answer.
checks and balances? that is a new one since they are so busy being dishonest and underhanded and deceitful. beyond that words fail me. please share your information about these checks and balances.
Right, our government has a system of checks and balances that have no meaning and are simply ignored by everyone in government BECAUSE much of government IS controlled by big business.