Fw: US Politics/ Consolidation/ A Consumer's Perspective

Fw: US Politics/ Consolidation/ A Consumer's Perspective

Tony Barr

I recieved this e-mail from Josh, a O&P student who 's only desire is to help people by joining the profession of becoming a member of your health care profession.Thought I would share it with you! Tony Barr


Mr. Barr:

I am a student of P&O, and I formally enter the profession upon my
graduation this spring. I have been watching OandP-L and the consolidation
debate unfold for months now. I have also seen your name come up a number
of times as an active amputee and avid OandP supporter. The Barr Foundation
has and will continue to raise awareness for important topics.

Until now, I have been watching this debate with indifference and/or
ignorance on the specific issues. It seemed like a sea of
politically-minded individuals from every kind of agency trying to
convince themselves more than anybody of a single side of an already
exhausted issue.

I want to thank you for shedding some light on the subject in my mind. You
did this by fianlly asking (and answering correctly, I think) the most
important question of all:

> Is consolidation good for the consumer?

I consider myself idealistic and I can't wait for the opportunity and
privelege to help people when I get out of school. You have shown me a
direction in which to focus my political energies.


I am glad to know that at least one other person is not motivated by big
business and political gain. While I was unable to attend the meeting in New
Orleans, I support you. I feel certain we will meet sometime at a

convention or an expo of some kind. I hope you'll remember my name.

Thank you for your time.

Sincerely,

-Joshua B. Utay
 Southwestern P&O Class of 1999





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