Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

General Discussion

dipsydoodle

(42,239 posts)

5. I don't understand that bit

Reply to TexasTowelie (Reply #2)

Fri May 30, 2014, 04:58 AM

May 2014

which goes against allusions with our UK NHS.

The NHS is based on "national grouping" - those that pay provide cover for those unable or not eligible to pay. There are no limits whatsoever for expenditure on individuals.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

11 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

London Economist: Health-care fraud in America-- [View all] eridani May 2014 OP

Politically America won't do single payer and to Leme May 2014 #1

The problem with health accounts is what does the person do if they have exhausted the funds in that TexasTowelie May 2014 #2

I don't understand that bit dipsydoodle May 2014 #5

This is what is wrong with our system. JDPriestly May 2014 #7

I am inclined to think that the ACA is going to lead us to a single payer system. SheilaT May 2014 #3

This will happen only when more people get serious about pushig for it at the state level n/t eridani May 2014 #4

I would think it would have to happen at the federal level. SheilaT May 2014 #9

I don't see how it can, as long as conservatives keep electing whackjobs eridani May 2014 #10

My expectation is that SheilaT May 2014 #11

The Dutch model , as opposed to full blown NHS , may have suited you better dipsydoodle May 2014 #6

Their prices for dentistry sure suit me eridani May 2014 #8