Comments on: She’s Not Buying…Health Reform

By: Judy Johnson

Judy Johnson — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 22:01:12 +0000

Glenna, great post! I fear that those who support Obamacare are rushing
to pass a “public control freak” reform and not real health reform.

By: Glenna Crooks

Glenna Crooks — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 23:04:43 +0000

Thanks to everyone for comments on this blog and particularly the practical suggestion from Colorado Health Insider about flexibility in annual tests. One comment gave me credit I don’t deserve however, so correcting the record…I am not the founder of this blog forum. Robin Strongin deserves the kudos for that. It was Robin who envisioned this blogsite, which, as noted on the home page has a mission “To serve as a platform for provocative ideas, thoughts, and solutions in the health sphere. While the focus of the blog is on encouraging the voices of women, men are welcome to share their thoughts as well.” I’m sure Robin is pleased to see that is happening.

By: Diana Long

Diana Long — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 19:25:22 +0000

A New Kind of Finger Pointing – They Got Her to Buy

I’m a healthcare industry veteran, but I’m responding to your post as Dr. Mom. I’m here, as Dr. Mom, to do some finger pointing.

I’d like to point a finger at Rite Aid. Thank you for automating your prescription refill system. Now we both work to keep me adherent – you’re reminded to stock my less popular form of administration and I’m reminded to pick it up before I see the bottom of the box. I don’t have to drive all over town to get a refill or worry about experiencing “untoward side effects” if I lapse in dosing. You’re catching up to my Netflicks.

I’d like to point a finger at the Doylestown Hospital. Not only did you invest in digital mammography (so I get better- reading films), but you can schedule an appointment in 2 weeks (before I lose my prescription or nerve to act), offer valet parking (my time is valuable too), and have great front line people (i.e. customer service). You’ve put the girlfriend factor in an otherwise uneasy experience. You’ll never be Nordstroms, but you’ll see me again next year.

I’d like to point a finger at my son’s pediatrician (Dr. Lockman), his orthopedic hand specialist referral (Dr. Takei) and Abington Surgical Center. You put continuity in care, and can not only talk to Dr. Mom, but to a 10-year old boy with a broken hand. Maybe you should talk to my airline that can’t seem to get me or my luggage through their system anymore.

Webster’s second definition of “reform” is to cause (a person) to behave better. I like this definition. It’s motivating. It focuses on people. It simply re-forms health processes and systems to fit everyday life. Moreover, it starts with one person (or institution) “behaving better” and thereby, motivating others to do the same.

I’m going to continue pointing fingers – at those who are re-forming health systems to better fit in my and my family’s life. I encourage other Dr. Moms to do the same.

By: What Women Want | Colorado Health Insurance Insider

What Women Want | Colorado Health Insurance Insider — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 20:46:35 +0000

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By: Disingenuous woman in health care « DUNCAN CROSS

Disingenuous woman in health care « DUNCAN CROSS — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 12:25:43 +0000

[...] is the founder of Disruptive Women in Health Care, and her most recent post is all about how her womanliness is incompatible with health care reform – as if desire for reform was a gene on the Y chromosome. But instead of looking at the real impact [...]

By: A Cracking Grand Rounds! // Emergiblog

A Cracking Grand Rounds! // Emergiblog — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 22:37:45 +0000

[...] Wow, what a great post from Glenna Crooks at Disruptive Women in Health Care! Ms. Crooks discusses how health care policies affect women, and how women view certain elements of health care reform in She’s Not Buying…Healthcare Reform. [...]

By: WACtwit (Wide Angle Commun)

WACtwit (Wide Angle Commun) — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 18:01:41 +0000

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