Will Health Care Reform Let People Take More Personal Risks in the Workplace?

I was chatting with some friends today trying to understand the ramifications of health care reform. (In fact, I found this interactive article on the NY Times quite helpful…)

Many people I know have been limited in their work and life choices because of the need for health care or the reality of pre-existing conditions. Fear or getting sick and having to deal with medical bills has limited them from either taking jobs or forced them to stay with ones they are miserable in.

So, the question came up – what kind of opportunities will expanded health care offer to individuals?

Will it allow individuals to take more risks?

What do you think?

Related Posts Plugin for WordPress, Blogger...
Mallika Chopra

About Mallika Chopra

Mallika is Tara and Leela's mom. She's written two books inspired by them - 100 Promises to My Baby and 100 Questions from Her Child. She started Intent to realize her personal intention to connect with others by sharing and listening to each others stories.

,

161 Responses to Will Health Care Reform Let People Take More Personal Risks in the Workplace?

  1. atlas August 3, 2010 at 9:59 pm #

    Thank you in advance and congratulations for the project yet. In fact how did you register the bike for the road? it seemed almost impossible in France …auto insurance comparison

  2. ethan7 August 4, 2010 at 1:50 am #

    A dry-water massage bed uses jets of water to perform the massage of the client's muscles. These beds differ from a Vichy shower in that the client usually stays dry Massage Table

  3. Skinhead22 August 5, 2010 at 2:53 am #

    What a awesome 6 hour, thankyou to Dave and all the crew at Roudtuit Caravan park for all the work that went to running this event, well worth marking in the dairy for next yearZayıflama Lida Fx15 ve Biber Hapı zlfvbh burmeh yaza lida fx15 biber hapı ile formda girin burmeh yaza lida fx15 biber hapı ile formda girin Trakya Üniversitesi tabiii en önemliside bize baya bi para getirecek. his family and particularly the children he had artificially created will be happier and far better off without him, not to mention wealthier. Remember and play his music if you want..it was pretty good but don't for get what an absolute failure as man he was. He dies a whiny drug addicted loser.. Save your sorrow for someone worthy

  4. cyshuqian August 5, 2010 at 11:28 pm #

    I am happy to find a beautiful post for me. Now I am planing to <a rel="follow" href="http://www.ejaisolar.com/&quot; rel="nofollow">solar collector leave for sleeping. I hope you will add that. Thanks

  5. ethan7 August 6, 2010 at 1:50 am #

    The great positive impact of public health programs is widely admitted. Because of the health policies and the actions public health professionals develop, the 20th century has registered a decrease of the mortality rates in infants and children and a constant increase in life expectancy.Utah Dentists

  6. sanejenny August 6, 2010 at 10:47 pm #

    Must be a successful marketing campaign, again. I hope you hit the top list again. vessel sinks

  7. allenmax August 10, 2010 at 12:50 am #

    A business is a legally recognized organization designed to provide goods or services, or both, to consumers, businesses and governmental entities.

    invest in london

  8. annie121 August 10, 2010 at 1:02 am #

    Many of the hospitals and medicals are being built because of the development of the business in sales.

    Invest in Italy

  9. kristina.williams123 August 10, 2010 at 1:27 am #

    Nice info. These days health care reforms has forced people to take more risks in their workplace. There are many reasons behind this, some people don't think about their medical bills and health and this result into personal risks in their workplace. I think govt should do something to improve the health care facilities.

    Fitness Equipment

    Personal Trainer London

  10. davidbieber80 August 10, 2010 at 3:42 am #

    Nigeria not only led the 1986 boycott of the Commonwealth Games in protest over Britain's refusal to enact full sanctions against apartheid South Africa, it also chaired the U.N. anti-apartheid committee and supported the anti-apartheid movement

    Internet Hosting save fuel reverse phone detective tava tea error fix

  11. kristina.williams123 August 10, 2010 at 5:48 am #

    I do agree with you that health care reform makes people to take more personal risks in their workplace. There are numerous reason behind this as some people don't bother about their medical bills and don't think about their health care reforms. I think govt should try to do something to improve this.

    Fitness Equipment

    Personal Trainer London

  12. allenmax August 10, 2010 at 11:41 pm #

    Massage therapists work in an array of settings, both private and public: private offices, studios, hospitals, nursing homes, fitness centers, sports medicine facilities, airports, and shopping malls, for example. Some massage therapists also travel to clients' homes or offices to provide a massage.

    massage chicago

  13. james12356 August 11, 2010 at 4:49 am #

    massage therapist cape town

    The employees are undertaking unnecessary risks at workplace, which is affecting their health due to over stress.

    massage therapist cape town

  14. shipra August 11, 2010 at 4:35 pm #

    believe that there definitely needs to be health care reform. I just had an aunt die mainly due to the fact that she did not have adequate health care. But should we label it as a human right, especially when we have a lot of individuals who do not work a job at all, and therefore do not contribute as much to our country when it comes to paying taxes? What do you guys think

    Bird proofing Auckland

  15. allenmax August 12, 2010 at 11:57 pm #

    Traditional healthcare systems throughout the world recognize that therapeutic massage can play an important role in treating illness or chronic ailments, and contribute to a higher sense of general well-being.!

    Massage tables

  16. cenadara August 13, 2010 at 1:30 am #

    please keep it up . the info is really valuable and is useful for users

    Constipation during pregnancy ,

    rectal bleeding during pregnancy ,

    Hemorrhoids during pregnancy

  17. waugh123steve August 13, 2010 at 11:05 pm #

    I agree with you that health care reform let people to take more risk at their workplace. Health care reform should be made in such a way that it should not affect the people in their work. The Govt. should take certain important steps towards the health care reform.

    Ibogaine Treatment

    Ibogaine

  18. fdecruz August 14, 2010 at 9:05 am #

    thanks for this out standing post!

    Watermelons

  19. smneyaz2009 August 14, 2010 at 7:09 pm #

    The Aprile Chiropractic Center and Dr. Joseph Aprile, a Tampa Chiropractor, offer chiropractic services including auto accident injury treatment, massage therapy, physical therapy, and spinal decompression therapy.

  20. smneyaz2009 August 14, 2010 at 7:13 pm #

    The Aprile Chiropractic Center and Dr. Joseph Aprile, a Tampa chiropractor, offer chiropractic services including auto accident injury treatment, massage therapy, physical therapy, and spinal decompression therapy.

  21. JenniDunn August 15, 2010 at 4:14 am #

    It's tiring to wait for another concern about this, but we finally settle down. I think I'll take more times to do it. Lamborghini rental Miami and Escalade rentals Miami

  22. manishk.mosaic August 16, 2010 at 1:50 am #

    Web Design Brighouse – Trust Pyro Marketing for modern, professional website designs, serving Brighouse and West Yorkshire Web Design Brighouse

  23. atlas August 16, 2010 at 5:33 am #

    Wish I have the luxury of time to consider using the benefits these site can offer…..

    led brake lights

  24. Jamini August 16, 2010 at 5:35 am #

    Canadian Pharmacy Canadian Pharmacy offers a worldwide network of licensed Mail Order Pharmacies. We deliver prescription medications and health products to our Members at savings of up to 88% off local retail prices.

  25. cosplay August 17, 2010 at 1:11 am #

    synthetic front lace wigs

    Full Lace Front Wig, Long & Short Hair Wigs: 80% OFF at Celebrity Wigs. We ensure 100% customer satisfaction with our Long & Short Indian Remy Hair Wigs.

    wedding dresses

  26. cenadara August 17, 2010 at 11:00 am #

    it is always great to see such listing and encourages people to go through. They provide easy to implement instructions and are a great asset for readers.

    Poker Roulette

    Free Online Craps

    Cash Bingo

    casino poker game

    casino poker game

    free casino games

    online casino games

    Play casino game online

    Play casino online

    Play casino game

  27. srentades August 18, 2010 at 4:57 am #

    yeah ofcourse they are making the lives of people risky

    Regards

    healthy lifestyle

  28. faxes August 19, 2010 at 1:56 am #

    Easy ways to lose weight

    The employees are sitting for the whole day. They are using machines to do their work. This is making them lazy and also one of the reason for obesity.

    Easy ways to lose weight

  29. allenmax August 19, 2010 at 2:56 am #

    Thanks a lot for your valuable information on the blog, this gives a very usefull reading for any type of business in the market.

    New York SEO

  30. ethan7 August 20, 2010 at 12:11 am #

    Personal health depends partially on one's active, passive, and assisted observations about their health in their everyday life.medical google The information gleaned from such observations may be used to inform personal decisions and actions

  31. jiimcarry August 20, 2010 at 3:11 am #

    Aw, this was a really quality post. In theory I'd like to write like this too – taking time and real effort to make a good article… but what can I say… I procrastinate a lot and never seem to get something done….. Alcoholism Treatment

  32. jiimcarry August 20, 2010 at 3:13 am #

    Aw, this was a really quality post. In theory I'd like to write like this too – taking time and real effort to make a good article… but what can I say… I procrastinate a lot and never seem to get something done….. Alcoholism Treatment

  33. faxes August 20, 2010 at 3:45 am #

    Health care or health care is the treatment and prevention of illness. Health care is delivered by professionals in medicine, dentistry, nursing, pharmacy and allied health.

    medical search engine 

  34. seoraj August 20, 2010 at 5:26 am #

    yes, we need basic physical goods.

    Thenerds.net offers great pricing on all Ink cartridge ink toner, Laser Printers gps navigation, portable gps, office furniture, notebooks, hard drives, laptops, networking, systems and digital cameras.

    FineAwards.com offers Crystal Awards, Glass Awards, Corporate Awards Crystal plaques, Glass plaques Glass trophies, trophies and awards 3D laser Awards and Marble Awards. Free Engraving, no setup Charges. Call today (800) 343-3166

  35. ethan7 August 21, 2010 at 12:17 am #

    Bowen technique involves a rolling movement over fascia, muscles, ligaments, tendons and joints.Massage tables It is said not to involve deep or prolonged contact with muscle tissues as in most kinds of massage, but claims to relieve muscle tensions and strains and to restore normal lymphatic flow.

  36. Maria09 August 21, 2010 at 4:34 am #

    Get work relationship advice and improvement ideas. Use these resources for interpersonal relationship problem solving and conflict resolution. Buy Provigil, Buy soma online

  37. Anjali Verma August 23, 2010 at 1:27 am #

    Yes I am agree with you contents are written in very good manner

    Canadian Drugs

  38. Anjali Verma August 23, 2010 at 2:56 am #

    You can Buy Xenical Online Buy Botox Online and

    Buy Tadalafil Online and also find informatioms about these drugs.

  39. Anjali Verma August 23, 2010 at 3:03 am #

    Buy Perlane Online from Mosaic Medical Supplies at a discounted price.You can also get information about information about Perlane,Perlane effects and Side effects.

  40. rrenesom756 August 23, 2010 at 5:58 am #

    yeah definately they are playing games with the health of the people <a href="http://www.pineapplesweb.com/pineapples/Growing+Pineapple+Plants+-+How+do+Pineapples+Grow/">How do Pineapples Grow

  41. cosplay11 August 24, 2010 at 12:50 am #

    The Lingerie Store,The lingerie and nightwear SALE at Style Lingerie. All lingerie sale garments marked 30% to 70% off.

    Sexy lingerie, ladies underwear and designer nightwear

    lingeri shop

    Bridal lingerie

    sexy lingerie

    Lingerie, sleepwear and intimate apparel is our specialty, ranging from sexy lingerie to bridal lingerie,

    including corset, bras, thongs and stockings.

    lingerie sale

    canon thermos travel mug,canon lens 24-105 mug,canon lens 70-200 mug

    mugs shop

    Canno Lens Mug

    Canno Lens Coffee Mug

    Nikon Lens Coffee Mug

    Lens Coffee Mug

    Canno Lens Coffee Mug, Ceramic Mugs,Nikon Lens mugs,canon thermos travel.Best Discount Mugs provider.

  42. jiimcarry August 30, 2010 at 3:17 am #

    heat recovery ventilation :- Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery (MVHR) helps your building breath more efficiently, replacing stale indoor air with fresh outdoor air without wasting energy through natural ventilation. With up to 90% heat recovery an MVHR is one of the most cost effective energy saving products on the market. Solarcrest design, supply and install 'EST recommended' systems with a 5 year guarantee.

  43. annasiegfried September 7, 2010 at 6:58 am #

    Obama ways that the new health care reform will offer more cover for people, but on the other side, it says something about limiting medical services if the hospital doesn't have funds… Now… that has to be explained… what does limiting mean? <a rel="follow" href="http://www.stopaddiction.com/">Narconon

  44. annasiegfried September 7, 2010 at 7:03 am #

    The fear of getting sick is due to the fact that the medical care system is mainly private. Look at France. They have the best health care system in the world. Why don't we follow their example? Of course not. Our government spent hundreds of billions on endless wars in the world and now we don't have money to keep our own people out of sickness…. nice, huh? <a rel="follow" href="http://www.hcgslimxpress.com">HCG diet

  45. cerinamathew September 11, 2010 at 7:23 pm #

    Traditional healthcare systems throughout the world recognize that therapeutic massage can play an important role in treating illness or chronic ailments, and contribute to a higher sense of general well-being.The Govt. should take certain important steps towards the health care reform.

    Recepti

  46. jetana September 23, 2010 at 6:01 am #

    As our country grows confident that basic physical needs will be met, we will all feel freer to follow our hearts. porn stats

  47. fullycontrol October 11, 2010 at 5:47 am #

    We have take some except for good health It was simply the belief that it is not good or possible to have such basic rights fulfilled that has stopped their manifestation up to now. It is a basic human right to be cared for, and I am so happy that your country has now decided it is possible to express this existential truth in social terms, at least to this amount. Well it is nice sharing . thanks from best seo .

  48. handsome October 30, 2010 at 4:01 pm #

    it is always great to see such listing and encourages people to go through. They provide easy to implement instructions and are a great asset for readers.Thanks……!!!!!!

    Netbook Cases

  49. annekingsy December 13, 2010 at 11:44 am #

    Obama ways that the new health care reform will offer more cover for people, but on the other side, it says something about limiting medical services if the hospital doesn't have funds… Now… that has to be explained… what does limiting mean? <a rel="follow" href="http://www.drug-rehab.org/salt_lake_city_utah.html">Drug rehab Salt Lake City

  50. Seany December 21, 2010 at 10:08 am #

    What sort of intent will this new health care reform make? The government is not able to look after its people when it comes to health care! panic away