I'll take the system that has better outcomes, approx 50% of the cost per capita, universal coverage, & no pushback on treatment options from insurance companies, but thanks anyway. And despite what you claim, overall tax burden is roughly the same between the 2 countries. & there is no "big brother govt involvement" ...Drs submit their bills to the Govt for payment ....that's it. Govt has no say in type or quantity of medical care. Unlike the US, if a Dr wants to do 50 tests, the Dr does 50 tests ...they don't need approval or permission from anyone.
4 out of the 10 tips relate to $$ , the cost of medical care. Still astounding to us non Americans every time we read this kind of stuff. What's the purpose of gov't if not to pay for services for their citizens?
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I'll take the system that has better outcomes, approx 50% of the cost per capita, universal coverage, & no pushback on treatment options from insurance companies, but thanks anyway. And despite what you claim, overall tax burden is roughly the same between the 2 countries. & there is no "big brother govt involvement" ...Drs submit their bills to the Govt for payment ....that's it. Govt has no say in type or quantity of medical care. Unlike the US, if a Dr wants to do 50 tests, the Dr does 50 tests ...they don't need approval or permission from anyone.
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4 out of the 10 tips relate to $$ , the cost of medical care. Still astounding to us non Americans every time we read this kind of stuff. What's the purpose of gov't if not to pay for services for their citizens?
Post: When It’s Urgent
Link to comment from June 22, 2022