My Letter to Barack Obama re: Healthcare Reform

I was kicked off my dad's health insurance when I turned 25. The only private insurance I MIGHT be able to afford (only if I cut out all expenses besides the bare-bones minimum, and even then it would be a stretch and certainly some of my payments would be late) is not worth the money for what I would get back if I tried to use it. I would really like the opportunity to sign up for a public option. However, I am concerned with the idea that government-paid healthcare "negotiates" low prices by shortchanging providers. Am I mistaken, or does Medicare keep costs low by forcing doctors to accept reimbursement below-cost? It is ideas like this that fuel opposition to a plan that otherwise would be beneficial to all. Some also have misgivings about the ability of government to provide good healthcare (compare to the DMV, the unemployment office, etc). I find it difficult to argue against these viewpoints because I see the validity. What is your response, or your plan to assure adequate compensation to doctors and hospitals, while still keeping costs low for citizens? I would really appreciate a response. Thank you.