Here are some simple measures to reform healthcare and other issues: First, require an affidavit from a second physician in order to proceed with a malpractice suit. This may help prevent frivolous claims. A “loser pays” option is another possibility, although more radical. Second, link physician reimbursement to health outcomes for their patients. Along with tort reform, this might help prevent the excessive use of procedures, etc. Third, give medical care to citizens and legal immigrants only! Close the damn borders to illegal immigrants while still opening them to those who are willing to come to our country through legal avenues. We need to educate the ever-growing hispanic voting populace that immigration reform is in their best interests and is not an attack against their race and their culture so that politicians won’t shy away from passing legislation for fair immigration reform. Fourth, fund campaigns for political candidates with federal monies only and make it illegal for them to accept payment of any form (which is essentially a bribe, really) from corporations, individuals, lobbyist, etc. Sure it’ll come from taxpayer pockets, but in the long term, it’ll cost us far less. Only then will politicians fell free to create and pass legislation based on the best interests of the nation rather than their motive to be elected into or stay in power. Furthermore, since each candidate would receive the same amount of money, the playing field will be leveled. Campaign outcomes will be based on issues rather than media exposure. The same can be applied to the funding of their annual operating budget. Fifth, hire a private concern to root out and eliminate fraud, waste and corruption in government programs, including medicare, welfare, etc. Look how well credit card companies manage fraud! We must stop letting the fox guard the hen house! Fifth, require complete transparency in the government. We should have complete open access to every bill, how our legislators voted, what their attendance records are, etc. Sixth, if you want to raise our country to the next level and ensure we maintain a competitive edge in the global arena, educating the masses is key. Why not create free online courses for every citizen? GED courses, college courses, and even the class component of vocational training can easily be created and administered. Volunteer teachers and professionals can help supply the content and create the online exams and homework assignments, all of which can be graded automatically. Those citizens without computer access can use the computer at their public library. Last, require members of members to live by the same rules and in the same manner as their constituents. Elitism is out! No more perks, private jets, etc. I have more ideas. What are yours?

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