1. Put all uninsured on Medicaid immediately with the exception of [illegal immigrants]. All must sign-up to be treated.
2. Set up clinics for [illegal immigrants] and those who did not sign up for Medicaid. Treatment in these clinics does not include hospitalization.
3. Take all earning $2.5 million a year or higher off Medicare.
4. Begin working on all fraudulent practices with Medicare and Medicaid and doctors. Leave everything else along and do not raise taxes.
Note: What do you think are critical points to include in a healthcare reform plan? E-mail your thoughts to Scott Becker at sbecker@mcguirewoods.com.
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