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In reply to the discussion: I just spent two hours working on complete horseshit. [View all]PoliWrangler
(139 posts)24. Healthcare made easy
That's really the point of Single Payer, Medicare for All, Universal Health Care. Anyone who has experienced it in the EU or Canada already knows this. Probably millions in the US have experienced some similar frustrating situation but we do it individually, alone, divided from each other. There is strength in numbers, united we'll get better results. Good post LC.
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Single payer is used by very few countries to achieve Universal Health Care. Most use hybrid payers.
ehrnst
Jul 2019
#13
After getting a brain injury that sent me into seizures medical bills were a nightmare ...
uponit7771
Jul 2019
#15
There will be nothing "easy" about changing our baked in patchwork unregulated system,
ehrnst
Jul 2019
#26
I think you misunderstood me..complexity is burdensome. Many people can't cope.
lostnfound
Jul 2019
#37
As you personally experienced, it's not mixed payer the way some other countries are, where..
lostnfound
Jul 2019
#39