The value of access to the best medical care

Well, since this a blog, I’m going to share my observations and views as they relate to my son. I feel very blessed and fortunate to be living in an area that has world-class medical professionals and facilities. In less than an hour’s time, we can be at our three hospitals: Children’s Hospital, Dana Farber Cancer Institute and Brigham and Woman’s Hospital in the Longwood Medical area in Brookline, MA. Staffs from all three of these world-class medical institutions are on Rick’s team. The three hospitals are connected by third floor walkways making it easy for staff and patients to move where needed. These are also leading research centers and leading medical teaching hospitals tightly connected with Harvard University and other medical schools as well. Knowing that you have the best has been a great comfort and a key factor for Ricky’s health.

While on the subject of the best, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of MA has been providing our employee health plan for many years, and I can’t say enough good about them. They have gone above and beyond to help us, including helping find one of the chemo drugs on very short notice and getting it to us in a day. Their team of aftercare specialists has been very much appreciated, as has their coverage of benefits.

I can only imagine how it must feel to be in a remote area with no insurance or resources. Healthcare has to be fixed in this country. No family should have to face that scenario but many do.