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dipsydoodle

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6. The Dutch model , as opposed to full blown NHS , may have suited you better

Reply to eridani (Original post)

Fri May 30, 2014, 05:16 AM

May 2014

as a step toward full socialised healthcare but see odd relevant notes too : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Healthcare_in_the_Netherlands

Overall you , the USA , lack the concept that the population need to care for the entire population - not just individuals.

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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