If you are strictly thinking about economical choices, there are two options that would cost less: 1 - Medicare for all, so those patients would receive treatm

If you are strictly thinking about economical choices, there are two options that would cost less: 1 - Medicare for all, so those patients would receive treatment on early stages, which would cost less. 2 - No Medicare at all. Save money on treatment AND paying them retirement. I think 2 is kinda bad though