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Hoyt

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11. I agree, our system sucks. But, these other countries still have drug formularies, little choice of
Fri Aug 24, 2012, 10:41 AM
Aug 2012

providers, rigid treatment protocols, etc. I'm for that because then we are all equal, getting the same care. And the money we save from taking profits out of the system, ensuring best treatments, and coordinating care more closely can go to a war on cancer, etc.

I'm just saying, a lot of folks are going to gripe about that utopian plan we hope to get.

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I agree with Medicare for all. But they too limit certain drugs, treatment,etc. Hoyt Aug 2012 #1
This was written by Donna Smith of Health Care Now eridani Aug 2012 #2
Great ducumentary. Would love to have Canadian system. But, they have limits too Hoyt Aug 2012 #3
All systems have limits, but 96% of Canadians do not want the US system eridani Aug 2012 #4
Here's the complete list of countries that repealed their single-payer plan after implementing... Scuba Aug 2012 #10
I agree, our system sucks. But, these other countries still have drug formularies, little choice of Hoyt Aug 2012 #11
Just wondering why you assume we would adopt the worst of various plans instead of the best? Scuba Aug 2012 #12
I hope we do better. But, Medicare right now doesn't cover a lot of things -- including dental care. Hoyt Aug 2012 #13
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Prescription medications are by private insurance in Canada eridani Aug 2012 #6
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You don't prevent chronic diseases--you postpone their onset eridani Aug 2012 #21
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