This isn't exactly true, nor what the GP is suggesting. Supplementing public service with private is already happening in the UK and very common around the worl

This isn't exactly true, nor what the GP is suggesting. Supplementing public service with private is already happening in the UK and very common around the world in even the most socialized, public systems like Canada. Where the US shines is high-end ongoing treatment, for which you do pay big bucks.