Healthcare and You

When my appendix decided to quit in August 2009, it was "Buy 1 Get 2" that day at the hospital. I left feeling immensely better, but with a low fever. That low fever resulted in serious complications and TWO more surgeries.
But now I am all fixed.
So what did I learn?
Which medicine to take. Which medicine makes me nauseous. Which anti-nausea meds make me sick. How to rattle off my meds/vitamins and dosages without batting an eye. And how to say No.
That's right. How to say NO to the doctor.
I learned to explain that yes, my blood pressure is low and yes, I will faint the first time I stand up and NO, I don't need further drugs. This is normal FOR me.
Too often, I am given a litany of statistics. And while I appreciate statistics, those are AVERAGES. I looked for the doctors that listened to me.
Really listened.
Listened when I said, "I realize 100 over 70 is normal, but that isn't normal FOR ME."
Same with my kids.
I LOVE their pediatrician's office. They listen. They pay attention. The listen to the kids too - not just the crazy mother.
Today I took my oldest for an x-ray. She has been complaining of tummy aches for over 3 weeks. And my doctor listened. They said, "this isn't normal" and she isn't telling stories.
So while I appreciate that our healthcare system may need some tweaking, I think it is phenomenal.
And I am willing to pay for it.
But am I willing to pay 2.9% on my 40l(k)? Am I willing to pay the exorbitant price hikes coming my way for consumer goods? Company taxes are doubling and tripling.
Did we really think this through? Or did Congress rush it through to satisfy a political agenda?
Seems rushed to me.