That may work with a system where the consumer has a choice. Basically clients don't and end up overpaying and getting the run around by private insurance. Bes

That may work with a system where the consumer has a choice. Basically clients don't and end up overpaying and getting the run around by private insurance. Best is a balanced system with a mixture of private and public with public providing most of the infrastructure. US life expectancy is lower than most northern European countries (plus Canada) or Northern Asian countries and costs are higher. That said some EU countries like Switzerland have mostly private systems. The only downside of government healthcare is generally taxes are added to unhealthy foods, tobacco and booze.