John Stossel - Sick in America - Part 3 (of 6)

Nobody is mentioning the Australian system.

We have a hybrid system, government for some things and insurance for others, it works DAMN WELL.

Socialized medicine would be a better sell if these things were addressed::
1) Deporting the Illegals glomming on the dole..
2) Tort Reform, & dramatically reducing redundant, unnecessary testing & defensive medicine..
3) those candidates that deliberately sabotage their own health & are cronic HC abusers..are rationed from system in some humane way to isolate them from having such an adverse impact on premiums..
Why buy into an OPENENDED pact with the gov't that has no limits on fees.??

yeah, but the more people who go to the hospital, the less time doctors can spend with the patients.

God, Moore is a fat turd.

phawni28: Don't misinterpret this as america bashing. I frankly don't really care what the US chooses to do. What pisses me off is the misinformation and propogation of lies about other countries systems. Choose what works best for you, but while debating don't bash other countries and label them "evil" "socialist" etc.. I hope all americans get what they want and deserve and that eventually the truth about this debate makes it way to the forefront so educated decisions can be made

I get to see specialists of my choosing,have excellent prescription coverage,and have had 2 surgeries that didn't cost a small fortune...and I have health insurance in America.I agree -aspects of health care in this country need to be changed,but NO system is perfect.But continue to bash America-it's interesting to "hear"all the hostile feelings other nations hold towards this country!

there is no such thing as a free lunch.

Sorry to bog down the comments. I think people are confused by the socialized system. We still have non govt health insurance. All emergency care and non-elective operations are covered by the govt health plan. My private health insurance covers prescription drugs, dental, vision care, massage therapy, and life insurance for my family of 4. All prescription drugs cost me 1$ and all neccesary dental is 100% covered. All this for 65$ a month, I doubt that can be beaten in the US.

To add to that: There are problems in every medical system. Canadian, american, british etc... but I highly doubt that all the stories of people going broke, ridiculously high insurance premiums are all faked. In Canada do you have to wait for things? Yes. If you are in dire need of an operation do you have to wait? Hell no. If the US chooses to go a different direction than Canada, Europe so be it. But lets cut out the lies and propoganda about the "evil socialists".

Swedish (socialized) health care is just getting worse and worse. I have a number of people in my family that have been mistreated, had to wait for critical operations etc. Treatment is not guided by the actual requirements, but by political decisions. I've watched it deteriorate year by year and I'm actually scared of getting sick, because there is no guarantee I'll get the right treatment in time. :|