Ben Stein. You're absolutely wrong about denials from insurance companies. I was one of those people who worked for a large medical insurance firm and handled the appeals and complaints. We were very careful about examining the history behind each case and the absolute necessity for a surgical procedure or a medication. A good many denials that came in were re-assessed, and the decisions were turned around almost 85% of the time. True that there were denials, and some denials were due to a lack of total history on the patient. Maybe now that all patient files will be electronic, it will make this process work more smoothly. Cancer patients were never denied their right to treatment -- that's a horrible statement to be made by you. Not only did we work with them to ensure they got the best care, we followed up with patients to see how they were doing. Until you know what you're talking about, don't be putting information down in writing as gospel truth. Pete | 10.13.09 @ 10:37AM Hey Sport, Socialism is scary, and that's what is happening. You base your facts on left leaning studies. We don't rank 37th genius-if that's the case, why does half the world, who can afford it, come here for important medical service? Socialism does not work-and if you had a brain, and open your eyes, you'd see that Obama and the Left want nothing more than a huge Federal Government and control. This is not about healthcare,