tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19611777.post8695066752459336106..comments2023-11-25T06:26:42.044-05:00Comments on Breeding Imperfection: perfection's pitfallsZMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04469113104449353180noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19611777.post-26280080199094167662007-05-03T06:08:00.000-04:002007-05-03T06:08:00.000-04:00:-D)Thanks...I don't get PEN anymore...Is the arti...:-D)<BR/>Thanks...I don't get PEN anymore...Is the article as good as the coming storm series? May have to take a look.<BR/><BR/>Scotch? I can do that!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19611777.post-51592456922366088222007-05-01T23:11:00.000-04:002007-05-01T23:11:00.000-04:00Spring - thanks for the recipe tweak! I must try t...Spring - thanks for the recipe tweak! I must try that. Sounds fast and yummy.<BR/><BR/>DW, Lois, I just got my e-copy of the latest issue of PEN, Laurie Kelley's bleeding disorder magazine. Whether your focus is bleeding disorder specific or not, she had a really alarming description of what's going on in the expensive medicine business. (shudder)<BR/><BR/>And, Lois, if you are ever in New England...we should talk. I'm really a single malt scotch plus cab home kind of gal, but I'm sure we can work something out.<BR/><BR/>Oh, and Lois? This next post is for you.ZMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04469113104449353180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19611777.post-14597053513058781472007-04-30T18:09:00.000-04:002007-04-30T18:09:00.000-04:00For this past Shabbat I made the artichoke reipe w...For this past Shabbat I made the artichoke reipe with chicken and it works really well - just replace the artichokes with chicken pieces (I suggest skinning the chicken and reducing the amount of oil.)<BR/><BR/>SpringAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19611777.post-47917789113116094552007-04-30T10:41:00.000-04:002007-04-30T10:41:00.000-04:00I hope Mama doesn't mind me posting this comment, ...I hope Mama doesn't mind me posting this comment, but this is a passion of mine! She has my permission to remove it if she wants to for any reason. <BR/><BR/>Disclaimer: I am not speaking for mama and these opinions are not mama's. They are just mine... dear old Lois' point of view. I am recently retired from the business and am waiting for my favorite retail store to be built and to hire me. I've got nothing to do with my former employer other than having a lunch or two with old co-workers. :-D)<BR/><BR/>DW, drop me an email at the addy in my profile. :-D) <BR/><BR/>I can't begin tell the "real life" stuff like Mama can, she's the expert! I can point you to stats, educational, and clinical stuff hidden in this dusty cavern known as my brain! <BR/><BR/>Here in the US we have most brands and no pre-determined supply. So usually patients and physicians have the flexibility to choose their preferred brand and treatment regimen. There are also several home care companies (large and small-- these are the folks who purchase most of the factor) These home care companies can be very competitive in overall service,and price. Some providers have pre-arranged relationships with insurance plans, some do not.<BR/><BR/>Many other countries only purchase certain brands and have limited quantities available. For example, one (poorer) country's annual allotment is equal to a one month supply for a typical US patient. Canada is a very large purchaser, so it is not a dire situation like that. But with a government program you only have one provider... and no choice of service, etc. What you get is what you get. <BR/><BR/>It's a double edged sword. If given the opportunity, I'd take choice any day...<BR/><BR/>Luckily here in the US, some states offer specialized clotting factor and insurance programs where kids and parents don't have to make the "eat" or infuse decision. Thank you for that! I wish it were more widespread. <BR/><BR/>**********<BR/><BR/>What I know of Mama, She's a primo advocate and is very savvy. I look forward to hearing more from her... personally, I think she kicks some other "more famous" advocates in the rear (but I'm biased!) -- she knows what I mean by that. [wink]<BR/><BR/>I hope some day to meet her in person, have a martini with her, and give her and Eldest big ole hug! Yep, Lois loves Mama and her eldest...a lot!<BR/><BR/>Eldest is one amazing guy!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19611777.post-53175797484671567142007-04-30T04:14:00.000-04:002007-04-30T04:14:00.000-04:00the more you write about the costs of medications ...the more you write about the costs of medications and such, the more i'm glad i live in canada, in a province that doesn't charge at all for basic health care and that has a prescription drug plan that's quite good, though not as good as it used to be when we'd pay only $2 per script. even now, as low income people, we pay a basic $400/year whole cost of scripts covered by the provincial health plan ($200 split in two terms) and then only 35% of the final cost.dykewifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17776768691386493709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19611777.post-12839614209199824102007-04-29T23:16:00.000-04:002007-04-29T23:16:00.000-04:00Let me know when you're ready for that martini you...Let me know when you're ready for that martini you mentioned a few months back. I can fly up to drink a few with ya. :-D)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com