I still want better healthcare.

[RicROC]

7. Medical Tourism reimbursement

If we cannot have a great medical access plan like the rest of the enlightened countries, then the US should reimburse those US citizens who have major surgeries performed in other countries.

For example, if a hip replacement would cost someone in the US out of pocket, $20,000, but s/he can have it done in France for $6,000, then the patient saves $$ and the US medical system saves $$. Unfortunately, the US insurance companies lose...boo-hoo. On the other hand, in 'sacred' free market system this should lower the cost of medical care in the US.