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> This is less of a problem when he patient has been paying into the system his/her entire life, That argument ignores the opportunity cost of doing other thin
by crusso 14y ago
> This is less of a problem when he patient has been paying into the system his/her entire life,
That argument ignores the opportunity cost of doing other things with the citizen's money, obfuscates the actual lifetime cost of healthcare, and is just an inherently Liberty-reducing due to a lack of opt-out.
> the premiums of which are not subject to profit margins or administrative inefficiencies
Which large long-term government programs can we refer to that are efficient? I'd be really surprised if you could name even one of significance.
- infinite8s 14y agoMedicare has lower administrative costs than most health insurance providers.
- crusso 14y ago... with significantly reduced treatment options for patients and an ever-dwindling number of doctors who will work with Medicare-insured patients. It's fine for what it is, but I don't want it to be the only game in town. Given that the whole "If you like the insurance you have now, you can keep it." turned out to be a lie, healthcare reform in the US needs some rollback and rework.