And whatever happened to the whole socialized medicine movement?
Link: https://amp.cnn.com/cnn/2023/02/06/business/nhs-strikes-private-healthcare-uk/index.html
within it dealing with "...strained government finances"?...guess not. From a Health Care perspective you've essentially cherry-picked a country who's conservative leadership made one of the biggest blunders ever...i.e. "Brexit"...and the consequential damages include their NHS. For a broader view of this debacle, see my link.
This crisis has been brewing for years and will take many more years to rectify, even if current leadership finds the political courage to admit their mistakes and rejoin the EU.
As for HC closer to home, we're obviously still not "there" yet when it comes to a consensus on America's HC strategy...and I welcome a dedicated thread on this issue...let's just keep in mind that the USA spends 2X more on HC than any other developed country...many of which are doing much better than Britain in that arena.
Link: https://www.cnn.com/2022/12/24/economy/brexit-uk-economy/index.html
Think of any centrally managed country in history and they always failed. Human nature is compelled by self interest which ultimately benefits everyone.
they cannot get prompt treatments. Is that the fault of a conservative govt? Spare me your usual bullshit link. I see it daily.
developed country per capita. btw, wait times in Canada are primarily due to "elective" procedures...not life-threatening ones. Those with sufficient funds are most likely the ones showing up in Buffalo.
Link: https://www.moneygeek.com/insurance/health/analysis/americans-without-coverage/
But you know everything right….only in your world
Deflection as usual
especially this excerpt...
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SHANOOR SEERVAI: So one of the things that we hear about in the U.S. when our two health systems are compared is that Canada has really long waiting times for health services. How long do people really have to wait to get care?
CHRISTOPHER HAYES: So I guess it’s — it depends on what do you think you’re waiting for. So if you are in a hospital and you need surgery you don’t wait. It gets done in — if it needs to be done in 30 minutes it will be done in 30 minutes. If you need an MRI for care provided in a hospital you will get it whenever — depending on where you are because not every hospital has an MRI, but you will be prioritized and that will happen probably as quickly as it can be done anywhere. It is as the priority drops or is deemed less by whomever that the wait — so the waits are how long will you wait to see a specialist after seeing your family doctor.
I mean, the one that people will talk about is cataracts, hip surgeries, non — not cancer type surgeries, where there — things will get worse if you don’t get treated. And so you can wait months for those surgeries.
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Is HC anywhere "Perfect"?...let's all agree that the answer is NO...and the root cause is that there simply aren't enough resources (...Talent and $$$)...If you're truly interested, pick up Steven Brill's book "America's Bitter Pill"...basically, he's all for cutting out the Insurance 'Middle Man' and putting restrictions on Hospital 'Oligopolies' that will otherwise be free to innovate, etc. He also mentions the issue of "Fee for Service" vs. what is often called "Capitation" for HC services (e.g. Cleveland Clinic or Kaiser Permanente)...these institutions operate to a predetermined budget...they provide very good care, but as an example, don't do ACL repairs if not medically justified...
Now, what are your thoughts on what I posted in response to Curly's UK example?...see any problem with that country financing HC given their Brexit decision?...or do you not respond to other's questions?
Link: https://www.commonwealthfund.org/publications/podcast/2018/oct/truth-about-waiting-see-doctor-canada
or we’re going to die in Canada? Maybe they will help you. Spare me your links I have first hand knowledge. Something you are obviously lacking