the UK gets by without a middleman...from my perception, living only in the UK... I actually can't understand the idea of the US system, it's like religion, i can't comprehend the system... we can choose insurance here, just very few people do :I
Wait?! the american government cleans the water? I would've thought corporations controlled who had water, urine town style, from what i saw =I
The 19th century option (that which is being proposed here) fails.
Song of Solomon 8:4, "Do not stir up or awaken my love until she pleases." The opening of your video made me think of that. :: shrug ::
The healthcare debate really is a trip through the looking glass to a great degree. The bulk of the criticisms of the reform proposals in fact more properly apply to the present system.
- while also passing some of the savings on to the consumer. I don't know if this is possible, but I think we have smart enough people somewhere to set the system up in this way. I'm afraid its probably more of a will than a way issue. This would also not disrupt the jobs involved in the private health care industry, but could get it in line w/ ultimate serving consumers health as priority #1. But I'm certainly no expert. Just my current thoughts on it ;o)
-to fiscal responsibility in a way that government is clearly not, but would like to see private health insurance regulated more like if I understand correctly utility companies are, but same for other parties involved in the health industry (making machines, pharmaceuticals, providers) but still w/ a forumula that would allow incentive to be there for these companies to invest in innovation, get back their investment and gain additional profit from the savings or value they create w/ it...
Health care, for me, is one of those moments where I'm encouraged to see myself as an independent sense I don't really like everything either party is proposing. I think there may be something to be sad for insurance in general justifying itself - though I certainly feel the profit-motive should be on a short leash w/ health care. I mean, do car-insurance and home-insurance justify themselves? I'd say yes. I like that private insurance would be committed...
Many countries have different ways of doing it. I'm from Norway and over here we don't have a single-payer system. But we do have public health care. Going to the doctor costs around $20, and your doctor is pre-selected for you, but you can switch doctors if you want to. If you need treatment (medicine, therapy etc.) you pay up to $350 a year. If the costs exceeds that, the government picks up the bill. It's affordable for most people. If you can't afford it the social services would help you.
I'm very happy with it - I don't worry about health care. Usually I don't even think about it. I don't have to buy insurance or think about having money saved up for that stuff. The only time i have to think about insuring my health is when I'm going somewhere else in Europe. I have to order a free European insurance card from the home page of the Norwegian social services. That takes about 30 seconds and two days later i get it in the mail and then i can go anywhere in Europe and feel safe. :D
lol no no. I am one of those odd Americans that is very fascinated by Scandinavian culture. I can't remember not knowing about Norway, but I guess Norwegian blackmetal was my introduction to one aspect of it.
the UK gets by without a middleman...from my perception, living only in the UK... I actually can't understand the idea of the US system, it's like religion, i can't comprehend the system... we can choose insurance here, just very few people do :I
Wait?! the american government cleans the water? I would've thought corporations controlled who had water, urine town style, from what i saw =I
The 19th century option (that which is being proposed here) fails.
Don't we all have fucked up politics?
unassumption 2 years ago
Song of Solomon 8:4, "Do not stir up or awaken my love until she pleases." The opening of your video made me think of that. :: shrug ::
The healthcare debate really is a trip through the looking glass to a great degree. The bulk of the criticisms of the reform proposals in fact more properly apply to the present system.
Very nicely done.
ProfMTH 2 years ago 3
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- while also passing some of the savings on to the consumer. I don't know if this is possible, but I think we have smart enough people somewhere to set the system up in this way. I'm afraid its probably more of a will than a way issue. This would also not disrupt the jobs involved in the private health care industry, but could get it in line w/ ultimate serving consumers health as priority #1. But I'm certainly no expert. Just my current thoughts on it ;o)
myintellectualjourny 2 years ago
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-to fiscal responsibility in a way that government is clearly not, but would like to see private health insurance regulated more like if I understand correctly utility companies are, but same for other parties involved in the health industry (making machines, pharmaceuticals, providers) but still w/ a forumula that would allow incentive to be there for these companies to invest in innovation, get back their investment and gain additional profit from the savings or value they create w/ it...
myintellectualjourny 2 years ago
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Health care, for me, is one of those moments where I'm encouraged to see myself as an independent sense I don't really like everything either party is proposing. I think there may be something to be sad for insurance in general justifying itself - though I certainly feel the profit-motive should be on a short leash w/ health care. I mean, do car-insurance and home-insurance justify themselves? I'd say yes. I like that private insurance would be committed...
myintellectualjourny 2 years ago
Thank you for the response... I will try to answer your question when I get home from work in the morning...
RationalRoundtable 2 years ago
You are rambling.
longhornman99001 2 years ago
Yeah, I had just woke up. Thankfully I am honest about it.
WayOfTheBastard 2 years ago
Many countries have different ways of doing it. I'm from Norway and over here we don't have a single-payer system. But we do have public health care. Going to the doctor costs around $20, and your doctor is pre-selected for you, but you can switch doctors if you want to. If you need treatment (medicine, therapy etc.) you pay up to $350 a year. If the costs exceeds that, the government picks up the bill. It's affordable for most people. If you can't afford it the social services would help you.
ThSkBj 2 years ago
Interesting. How does that work for, are you happy with? Do you want something like us Yanks have? Can you help me get Norwegian citizenship? =P
WayOfTheBastard 2 years ago
I'm very happy with it - I don't worry about health care. Usually I don't even think about it. I don't have to buy insurance or think about having money saved up for that stuff. The only time i have to think about insuring my health is when I'm going somewhere else in Europe. I have to order a free European insurance card from the home page of the Norwegian social services. That takes about 30 seconds and two days later i get it in the mail and then i can go anywhere in Europe and feel safe. :D
ThSkBj 2 years ago
That sounds pretty much how it should. But seriously, how can I get into your country, I love Norway and all things Norwegian!
WayOfTheBastard 2 years ago
I'm surprised you even know what Norway IS. Be honest...you googled it just now, didn't you. :P
ThSkBj 2 years ago
lol no no. I am one of those odd Americans that is very fascinated by Scandinavian culture. I can't remember not knowing about Norway, but I guess Norwegian blackmetal was my introduction to one aspect of it.
WayOfTheBastard 2 years ago
Oh right - blackmetal. Well it certainly have made more people interested in norse culture and mythology.
ThSkBj 2 years ago
Right, but that's not exactly what I mean when I say I like Norway. More to it than that.
WayOfTheBastard 2 years ago
Sure....If you like cold, dark and wet places. :P So why do you like norway? Now i'm starting to get curious.
ThSkBj 2 years ago 2