It very well may be.

especially if its complex.

Just insuring people isn't going to do the trick. Most of the bankruptcies based on medical debt were people that were insured. That's when single-payer or a Medicare buy-in will plug that hole.

But isn't that just how it's done?

This Beta version may be just the "test" which it passed today.

I think this is just kicking the door open.

It will take a while, but I think we will get to single payer/universal system using this road.

weaknesses.

I think that's Obama's intention, but the Republicans and the lobbyists are going to fight us tooth and nail every step of the way.

Us baby-boomers are screwed either way. Too many of us to pay for.

It is just the beginning, as long as Democrats get out and vote.

This bill will be watched, and Americans will see what for-profit health insurance means in terms of higher costs and less medical care. And there will be a move toward single-payer insurance and non-profit management of the companies providing the insurance.

Investors can still earn money by loaning to hospitals and doctors to help finance the cost of investment in new equipment and technology.

We wait and see how it plays out.