It's well known that the US healthcare system costs more for the taxpayer than single payer systems, while also bankrupting those unfortunate enough to get hurt

It's well known that the US healthcare system costs more for the taxpayer than single payer systems, while also bankrupting those unfortunate enough to get hurt/sick and requiring ridiculous monthly payments for the individual on top. So I wouldn't worry about that. Healthcare is not nearly as expensive as US providers make it. Single payer systems aren't perfect either but from my perspective having lived with one my entire life it works fine. I have always gotten the help I need in reasonable time. I also have private options if I want to spend money, and they're far cheaper than private options in the US. But so far I haven't felt any need for it. A colleague was recently diagnosed with testicular cancer, he was admitted for surgery within a few days and back to work in a few weeks. Didn't cost him anything. And just to reiterate - this is cheaper per capita, just comparing tax costs, than the US system and that's ignoring insurance premiums and copays etc.