> Honest question, is it broadly representative for Americans I don't think so, but what is unique about americans and the healthcare market is very unique sen

> Honest question, is it broadly representative for Americans I don't think so, but what is unique about americans and the healthcare market is very unique sensitivity to quality and access: the idea that you could to a second rate doctor goes very contrary to american culture, but is common currency in socialized health systems, where you are numb to quality as everything has the same price. The US has a private offering called HMO which basically covers everything, and it's had mixed results: even Michael Moore made a documentary where people said "HMO's are evil". Why? Because the idea that you have to be put on a waiting list or might be denied care you want on utilization is unthinkable for americans. That is one cultural aspect, but there are many more that make America Health system unique. > Government pays for all healthcare that's necessary to survive and thrive to a humanely minimum standard of care... It's a solution. Maybe because of the above, no democrat has put it forward: it would be unpopular to tell people they will get free sub-standard, sub-access care. This solution already exists: the VA is basically that. A very low quality service but highly effective. I don't have much sympathy for H. insurance, but if the state wanted to abolish them, they should buy them, not outlaw them. This is so out of how America operates that I don't think it could go through the senate. Personally, i think insurance is the last thing to look at in the space..