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Originally Posted by Cal-Gal
It bothers me that so many people think that as long as we're better than the Americans when it comes to health outcomes, then everything is peachy. Problem is, all 29 countries that rank higher on the WHO list than Canada, ALL are based on the notion of universal access, and ALL have a public health system, supplemented by private health options. Canada, Cuba, and North Korea are the only three countries in the world with a complete government monopoly on health care.
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Great post - all of it.
We already have a multi-tier system where the rich and priviledged (or incarcerated) get better care.
We already have a system where 'free' health care seems to cost a lot out of pocket.
We already have a system where you socio-economic status has as much to do with your wellness as anything.
We have all the downsides of a public private mix, but none of the upside - choice and efficiency.
Worst sacred cow ever