As one who has worked in the medical health care system for over 30 years, let me cut through the complexity that so paralyzes many of our legislators to reveal that there are only two issues at stake in a "repeal and replace" legislation. The first issue is the key issue.  Americans – even those making 50K-100K per year – can't afford their premiums and deductibles.  I have two sets of relatives who each pay about 25K per year per couple for their health care insurance, along with 5K deductibles.  Last year, one had a colonoscopy.  That cost this person 3K out of pocket – even after those 25K premiums.  Try that actuality if you make 70K per year and your take-home pay is only 53K! This first issue is what it is all about – health care must be made affordable.  If this can't be done, then the entire edifice crumbles.  Affordability shouldn't be just about having the taxpayer come to the...(Read Full Post)