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8. I tried to find out what's different in Japan

Sun Oct 20, 2013, 06:05 PM

Oct 2013

turned out they don't allow hospitals to be run for profit. That may have something to do with it.

Good spotting!

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See if you can spot the odd one out (healthcare) [View all] BelgianMadCow Oct 2013 OP

Stunning. silverweb Oct 2013 #1

I tried to find out what's different in Japan BelgianMadCow Oct 2013 #8

Wow! tosh Oct 2013 #3

Bookmarking. truebluegreen Oct 2013 #4

This just proves what a failure Obamacare is..... Wounded Bear Oct 2013 #5

Japan probably has the most socialized healthcare system IronLionZion Oct 2013 #6

Well, in Japan they do not Enthusiast Oct 2013 #7

including families IronLionZion Oct 2013 #12

That's good to know IronLionZion Oct 2013 #11

Wow, if that's not a punch in the face I don't know what is. City Lights Oct 2013 #10

Public service vs. consumer product 1000words Oct 2013 #13

Hopefully the ACA will help turn that around. Rex Oct 2013 #15