Good articles Taike...

Yes, there is no hc system on earth that does not have big challenges ahead of it. Under funding, Doctor shortgages, etc. are issues everywhere.

To me, it seems that the best scenario is a Universal Coverage plan for everyone that provided very good, standard HC. If you want high end things, you buy them from private insurance carriers. This type system already exists in many Countries and seems to be a way that can work.

I did notice that in the 2nd article that Canada didn't allow people to purchase private insurance to add onto their national coverage. That article was from 2004. Canadians are now permitted to purchase supplemental private insurance as of a few years ago.

Great table at the bottom, btw...

Thanks!

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Bill in Dayton