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Could you give an example of a country with an acceptable healthcare system that has lowered healthcare costs by using a free market approach? Why do you think
by readme 13y ago
Could you give an example of a country with an acceptable healthcare system that has lowered healthcare costs by using a free market approach?
Why do you think the free market is the best device for getting me a fair price on my ambulance ride? After all, I might be unconscious, so I won't even be able to compare ambulance rates beforehand.
- FireBeyond 13y agoThat's also the reason why in almost all places in the US, ambulance rates are regulated. If you have a concern with the price of your ambulance ride, contact your county or state - or the ambulance company. We (as paramedics and EMTs) are also required to document the medical necessity of transport, without which Medicare, and insurance providers will likely not cover the bill, and (at least in my company, and others) is a good way for you to waiver your bill. As a general aside, though, treatment of unconscious persons is done on the presumption that they would want the most expedient and appropriate emergent treatment.
- readme 13y agoI did not know that but I am pleased to know this information, it gives me hope that sanity might one day prevail here.