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Is it that the USA is paying more than we should? Or is it that other nations are paying less than they should? Also, doctors aren't the only thing we should b
by methodover 9y ago
Is it that the USA is paying more than we should? Or is it that other nations are paying less than they should?
Also, doctors aren't the only thing we should be talking about. That's probably the easiest subject to think about.
It's much, much more difficult to talk about drug and device prices. Should the government dictate how much a new drug or device costs? What are the risks and downsides of doing that?
- pas 9y agoOther nations pay less for more. So, probably the USA pays a lot more than it should.
- dv_dt 9y agoThe risk is that compared to single payer universal health care in other nations, thousands of people die in the US who aren't covered or poorly covered due to their inability to pay for their health care. Millions probably endure worse health than necessary with cost discouragements to getting the care they already pay to carry as insurance. Should profit margins dictate how much a new drug or medical device costs?