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10. I doubt

Reply to GulfCoast66 (Original post)

Thu Sep 9, 2021, 11:06 PM

Sep 2021

that the mandate for medical systems is even taken up by SCOTUS (unlike the 100+ employer mandate) assuming it is even challenged. CMS dictates almost everything about medical care, credentialling providers, etc. (see Joint Commission), this isn't a big change but it gives cover to admin's who are worried about retaining workers or state owned facilities in R states.

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The President's mandates gives medical systems and companies cover. I think that was his intent. [View all] GulfCoast66 Sep 2021 OP

I agree totally; my thoughts as well. He provided cover for companies to take action. Irish_Dem Sep 2021 #1

I think you're right. Our nation is full of a bunch of cowards worried about their pocketbooks. boston bean Sep 2021 #2

Yes, it is leadership. It seemed to me that companies were coming around, get vaccinated or quit PortTack Sep 2021 #3

Oh, I could be totally wrong and it actually takes effect soon. But that does not really matter. GulfCoast66 Sep 2021 #6

I agree Mary in S. Carolina Sep 2021 #4

Thanks for your excellent post. nt Atticus Sep 2021 #5

Should have just instituted an individual mandate MichMan Sep 2021 #7

He does not have that power. GulfCoast66 Sep 2021 #8

I love Biden's "gotta get this done" and no F*cks to give Leadership!! NotHardly Sep 2021 #9

I doubt Sgent Sep 2021 #10

Agree, another day I continue to be GoodRaisin Sep 2021 #11

Didn't hurt, that's for sure. Think most businesses -- with any sense -- were Hoyt Sep 2021 #12