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Canada is probably one of the countries most similar to the US in terms of the divide between the federal and provincial government, and it's healthcare system
by GhostVII 6y ago
Canada is probably one of the countries most similar to the US in terms of the divide between the federal and provincial government, and it's healthcare system is largely managed by the provinces/territories. It works fine, different provinces have different funds and different needs so they have their own system. Also it is a lot easier to get started at a provincial/territory/state level than trying to get a national system working all at once.
- pembrook 6y agoI completely agree, it'd probably be easier for the US if done on a state by state basis (similar to the rapid legalization of marijuana). However, with the way tax revenues are collected in the US (with anywhere from 80-100% going to the federal government, not states), a vast majority of states would not be able to pay for such a big program. It seems Americans have the worst of both systems. A strong, wealthy, do-nothing federal government; and motivated, weak, underfunded state governments.