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In reply to the discussion: Which Countries Have Single-Payer Health Systems? [View all]roamer65
(36,745 posts)69. Canada is unique in how it set was up.
Last edited Sat Oct 29, 2016, 11:02 AM - Edit history (1)
The Canada Health Act originally promised a 50-50 match on dollars to any province who would set up a universal single payor system like Saskatchewan's. The 50-50 match brought them all on board. Each single payor is a provincial entity, funded from the provincial and federal levels. Canada's approach had to be different because it is a confederation, not a federation.
In Ontario, private hospitals do exist, but they must accept OHIP reimbursement as full payment.
Since we already have Medicare setup, that should be our vehicle for universal single payor health insurance.
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And I would like every house in the country to be fitted with Solar Panels or wind turbines.
ehrnst
Oct 2016
#13
"Because, in most other countries they have a single purchaser, which is a very tough negotiator"
kristopher
Oct 2016
#48
"Because, in most other countries they have a single purchaser, which is a very tough negotiator"
kristopher
Oct 2016
#57
That's from five years ago. The OP article discusses "Medicare for All" proposals in this election
ehrnst
Oct 2016
#31
The point of your article is the same as it always is, to misrepresent the idea and role of SP.
kristopher
Oct 2016
#33
The posters you are arguing with are arguing for exactly what Anderson endorses.
kristopher
Oct 2016
#46
"Because, in most other countries they have a single purchaser, which is a very tough negotiator"
kristopher
Oct 2016
#56
There is not a shred of evicence that our private insurance system contributes one iota
BlueStreak
Oct 2016
#25
You have to be aware of terms: single payer is not necessarily universal health coverage
mnhtnbb
Oct 2016
#4
Not everybody here "knows" And are you accusing me of lying or the NPR reporter?(nt)
ehrnst
Oct 2016
#7
You can make up your own definition for any word. But that doesn't change the reality of it.
ehrnst
Oct 2016
#12
"Because, in most other countries they have a single purchaser, which is a very tough negotiator"
kristopher
Oct 2016
#49
I guess that means you're done copying and pasting the same thing that doesn't address my post?
ehrnst
Oct 2016
#52
we need accessible, nonprofit, universal health care at little or no direct cost to patients....
mike_c
Oct 2016
#14
Tempting to simply declare that there is one simple answer to a complicated issue
ehrnst
Oct 2016
#63
Actually no. According to the OP Canada is the only country with true Single Payer
ehrnst
Oct 2016
#50
Words mean things. Specific things. If you want to discuss them, you should know what they mean.
ehrnst
Oct 2016
#60