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> the regulations also mean that some people die because they can't afford the healthcare. Healthcare costs have no relation with how many people can get cover
by pif 3y ago
> the regulations also mean that some people die because they can't afford the healthcare.
Healthcare costs have no relation with how many people can get coverage.
Civilised societies provide healthcare to all residents; the related costs impact taxes, but not number of deaths. People dying for not being able to afford the care is only a problem in barbaric countries.
- AnimalMuppet 3y ago> Healthcare costs have no relation with how many people can get coverage. Sure they do - even in "civilised societies". Let's say your government is willing to spend 10% of its budget on healthcare. Well, if healthcare costs twice as much, then the citizens get half as much healthcare. And, in practice, isn't that how it works out? Basic care is available to everyone. If you need the heart surgery or the expensive cancer treatment, well, there's a long wait list, because they aren't paying for very many of those each month, so get in line. So, yes. The regulations also mean that some people die because society can't afford the healthcare. (Or at least doesn't afford the healthcare.)