Did you know that thirty to forty percent of elective angioplasties, spinal fusions, knee and hip replacements are not necessary? Actually, that smattering of statistics didn’t bother me as much as the word elective. It is hard to believe insurance companies approve these procedures. It is hard to believe that consumers of health care want these things. It is hard to believe doctors are suggesting these things. What motivates this unbelievable cycle of major medical consumption?
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Social Change happens when someone figures out why there are so many homeless people and does something that contributes significantly to changing the situation. Social changes often take place through legislation. Organization. These things take time and energy, education and bravery. Organizing for social change is not an easy task. It is not limited to homelessness, that is only an example. Other areas of social change include the Disability Community, Housing, Low Income Groups, and things I am not able to bring to mind right now.
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