Futile Care

Idaho has had a victory. SB 1114, a bill which would have legalized Futile Care theory in Idaho, is dead for the year. This bill was on a fast track for passage until the 11th hour. The reason for fast passage was no one knew about the Futile Care bill. Once recognized, opposition was mounted and the bill is dead for the session, we think.

As with all legislatures, the bill may be amended, but it is being carefully watched.

This brings a couple points to mind. Watch legislation always. In Illinois, Lisa Madigan has just mandated that hospitals can only charge 25% of a poor person's salary if hey are hospitalized without insurance. This is a death knell to hospitals, who already are suffering lack of payment from the government, industry and the public, both insured and uninsured.

Futile Care theories are rationing of health care. Although Futile Care exists, it cannot be legislated. No health care can be legislated. That's why health care is a profession.

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