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I don't understand why you're getting downvoted. The way the system works right now, I don't think the hospitals really have a choice. I'm hoping this new cost-
by kendallpark 8y ago
I don't understand why you're getting downvoted. The way the system works right now, I don't think the hospitals really have a choice. I'm hoping this new cost-transparency will raise more awareness at the patient-level which will in turn push for more discussion.
There ARE a lot of alternatives to the current system. Canada, France, the Netherlands, and Singapore are good examples to look at--very different systems, all far more cost-effective than ours.
- dv_dt 8y agoAll first world and many second world systems are more cost effective than the US healthcare system...
- ksenzee 8y agoIf we're looking for good examples, let's keep France and toss Canada. I maintain that Canada's system is one of the main reasons the US doesn't go single-payer. We're close enough to see how bad it is, and people assume all single-payer systems are like that. I'd rather have single-payer than the mess we have now, but not if we end up like Canada. Three months wait for an MRI? No prescription coverage? No mental health coverage? No thank you.
- Garfgon 8y agoAnd the US system is one of the main reasons there's resistance to loosening single-payer in Canada. Wait times for MRIs (and other procedures) depends on need -- low priority cases will get bumped for more immediate issues. Psychiatrists _are_ covered under MSP (with a referral), although psychologists & counselors are (generally) not. But non-government insurance plans will often cover them as well as prescriptions and other non covered services. Such extended medical plans are often a work benefit (like in the US).