I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who took part in the last edition of Topical Tuesday. After such a significant period of inactivity we did not expect a great rush – but we´re working on it!
So here are a few highlights from those who took part, and those who commented via other peoples.
I DO feel, however, that the billions upon billions of dollars of profit made by insurance companies at the expense of the people that they’re supposed to be protecting could be better spent. If the government can take over health insurance and run it as a non-profit enterprise so that people can actually afford to have coverage for treatment when they get sick… well, that’s pretty hard to argue against. Dave, Comment at Therapy in the Making.
Everyone should get basic Health Care for a nominal fee that is determined by their IRS return each year. Not working for a Fortune 500 Company? You pay less. Making a cool 2 Mil a year? You pay more (up to a sane cap of course) that’s how it works in Canada. Abraxus, Comment at Therapy in the Making
Ultimately, a free health service was introduced in both countries to service those most in need, the poor. Why not means test health service care? In order words, a health service that is free to the those at the lower end of the income scale, and those who can afford to pay have a choice. They either contribute to the Government Health Service or, if they prefer, utilise the vast private sector. Its a simplified way of looking at things, but it could work if managed correctly. Fembat Unhinged
To cut a long story short, France has a healthcare system where the more serious illnesses are treated free, I think it was 100. I seem to remember that healthcare insurance had to be purchased for the none life threatening illnesses. Perhaps this is the way to go for those healthcare systems that have financial problems, ie Spain. Mizmoe
Health Care, it seems, is a worldwide topic of debate – with very different experiences across the board. Thanks again to all those who took part, and stay tuned for next weeks topic which will be, we assure you, a great deal of fun and far more light hearted!
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