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Agreed. I'd like to point out that some people equate "invest in public health infrastructure" with free healthcare. The two aren't the same. To deal with a
by bargl 7y ago
Agreed.
I'd like to point out that some people equate "invest in public health infrastructure" with free healthcare.
The two aren't the same. To deal with a pandemic you need a pandemic response plan for the spike to the system. This can be done in even in the US under our current system. It'd just magnify the pros/cons of our any system in place.
I'm for state run healthcare, but the argument about pandemic readiness isn't about that (imo).
- mcculley 7y agoI agree that they are two separate concepts. But if a community ensures that homeless people are vaccinated and not a risk to those privately insured and also wants all children vaccinated, no matter who their parents are, that is a form of healthcare. Public health requires an investment in healthcare. Healthcare is never free. Some cultures invest in it. Some don't.
- bargl 7y agoBut as we've seen from spots in Europe, you also have to invest wisely. I think (as harsh as it is to say) we can learn from this and pick healthcare models that work well even under strain.
- mcculley 7y agoThe good news is that we don't have to learn everything ourselves the hard way. We can ask South Korea for advice and assistance.