Comments on: BF&M, Argus Donate Towards Radiation Therapy

By: rock watcher

rock watcher — Thu, 15 Sep 2016 13:01:09 +0000

It is a wonderful treatment to have available in Bermuda because it will be accessabile to every one, until you have spent 8-12 weeks or longer overseas having radiation by yourself because you dont have family members to stay with you as they have to work, the financial burden it puts on people to go overseas for treatment will be removed by having this available here, and also you will be able to have the love and support of your family while you go through this treatment. Iam unsure why people seem to have a problem with such a good thing, i would guess they have never had to experience going overseas for treatment and all in entails.

By: Bermy

Bermy — Wed, 14 Sep 2016 21:20:43 +0000

The cost of a flight and hotel is small compared to the cost of radiation therapy. These savings dont necessarily filter down to the shareholders they often get passed on to the policyholders paying the premiums in the form of premium reductions or lower premium increases.

Healthcare in Bermuda is on a path towards collapse (aging populace, exodus of younger often healthier expats and their premiums, more unemployment etc.) as less people are paying the premiums for the sick. These types of savings could simply allow Bermuda to have a viable health care system.

So cynicism, while understandable, over simplifies our current situation.

By: Honest

Honest — Wed, 14 Sep 2016 19:59:11 +0000

I have a hard time with people who manage to find the negative in something so very positive. We need less of these comments in Bermuda. Perhaps next time just consider the good that will be done as a result of this, regardless of your negative perception.

By: hadenough

hadenough — Wed, 14 Sep 2016 15:00:17 +0000

Well that certainly makes sense because in the end both companies will be saving huge amounts from people being able to have treatments in Bermuda.

By: What??

What?? — Wed, 14 Sep 2016 13:52:47 +0000

This is good news but why the need for the dishonest, or at least disingenuous comments?

“As leading health care providers on the island, we have a responsibility to make a difference in the quality of treatment offered locally to our community.”

“Providing this cutting-edge treatment in Bermuda delivers compelling treatment options for those dealing with cancer and as major health care insurers we are committed to improving the quality and access of care for our community.”

The fact is that this facility will improve your bottom line by providing a less expensive option than overseas treatments. There is nothing inherently wrong with the desire to cut expenses and improve profits but why the need to disguise that behind this altruistic rhetoric?