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I don't have a problem chipping in to cover those who can't afford it. I DO have a problem with paying at least 50% more than the next highest spending countri

by jazzyk 6y ago

I don't have a problem chipping in to cover those who can't afford it. I DO have a problem with paying at least 50% more than the next highest spending countries like Switzerland or Norway - all with excellent healthcare systems - probably better than the US (except for the very high-end)

lotsofpulp 6y ago
Bringing the price of healthcare down simply has to do with increasing the supply of healthcare providers and medicine. Technically, I guess the nation could also work on reducing the demand side of healthcare by promoting better diets and exercise, but I won't hold my breath on that one. The prior is already happening with the introduction of PA and NPs taking over roles that MD/DOs used to do (for better or for worse, I've seen many discussions on how PA/NP education is very lacking and the bar to qualify is too low, which I agree with). I don't know much about increasing supply of medicine, but that probably has to do with patent reform and/or FDA approvals for slightly modified medications. There's also probably something about liability and litigiousness that is a factor of higher prices in the US.