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As an American, I do believe that the US has some of the best doctors, research, and medical technology in the world. I also believe it's really, really expens
by cbm-vic-20 6y ago
As an American, I do believe that the US has some of the best doctors, research, and medical technology in the world. I also believe it's really, really expensive, and out of reach for too much of our population, largely due to how to tie health insurance plans to employment. That makes sense in industries with a high injury rate, but the US doesn't have that kind of economy anymore.
- matwood 6y agoI think you've hit on why it's also so hard to change the system in the US. Quite a number of people do have this great care. They work (or are trapped working) for big companies or the gov. who subsidize their health insurance. They simply don't understand when people say the US has all these issues because for them there are no issues. This is just another example of the US being a place where the gap between the haves and have nots is extremely large.
- borroka 6y agoPlenty of European countries offer the same if not better technology, health service, and professionalism. I had 3 surgeries in the US, 2 were so and so, 1 was "botched" in one of the most prestigious hospitals in the US (Stanford). Treated of course like no more than someone whose insurance is paying, not a follow up beyond what is required by law. I would much prefer to have my next (hopefully in a distant future) surgery in my native European country. And at least they tend to see you as a human and not a cash cow.