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Book Review: Which Country Has the Best Health Care?
- PraetorianGourd 5y agoThis is one of the “litmus test” issues in the United States that makes it nearly impossible to have a constructive discussion about (along with abortion and tax policy). Which is incredibly unfortunate because there is a huge chasm of “middle ground” here that is absolutely ripe for study. Honestly, almost every (developed) country on earth has some form of a national health care system and if we (in the States) could be look past our dichotomy of single-payer vs. entirely free market we could create a health care system that truly advocates for maximal outcome at minimal cost. But unfortunately sticking to the existing dichotomy creates far better tweets so we are fucked! :(
- jleyank 5y agoFor whom? Without defining what best means it’s an absurd question. Who makes the most money from it? How many are employed in it? Top-end features independent or cost? Coverage for the average person, … As I grow older, a for profit business based on people’s health is like a for profit fire department. Models like “regulated utility” feel better, where profit and development is assured but coverage is broad.