Free Market vs Universal Health Care

[middle-aged mom]

Originally Posted by Motion

Yes those countries have universal health care. But the Bernie Sanders of the world often leave out the details of those systems. Take France for instance. Their system is in need of some reforms that the Bernie Sanders of the world never mention.


"Former Prime Minister François Fillon, leading in the polls to become the center-right presidential candidate, has among the most radical proposals for fixing the nation’s tired, debt-laden health care system..."

Fillon prescribes tough health care reform for France – POLITICO

Will the people vote for a candidate who advocates to end the mandated 35 hour work week, 16 week paid maternity leave, 4 weeks vacation, 13 month bonus, substantially subsidized healthcare and more?

[Brave New World]

Originally Posted by middle-aged mom

Will the people vote for a candidate who advocates to end the mandated 35 hour work week, 16 week paid maternity leave, 4 weeks vacation, 13 month bonus, substantially subsidized healthcare and more?

Will the French vote for a candidate who is under investigation for fraud.

Fillon is finished, the main runners are Macron from the socialist left and Le Pen from the hard right, there is a real lack of any centre ground in the current French Election.

Francois Fillon's wife Penelope placed under formal investigation in another blow to election campaign

France's Fillon under formal investigation for fraud ahead of election | Reuters

[Hoonose]

Originally Posted by ahzzie

The best plan would be to have a publicly funded system to take care of basic medical needs for each citizen. This would entail non-private rooms, etc. for a hospital stay. If you want private rooms, unnecessary cosmetic surgery, etc. then you could opt to buy an insurance policy that would cover that.

Cosmetic isn't generally covered anyway. Most newer hospitals go private rooms.

Why Shared Hospital Rooms Are Becoming Obsolete | CommonHealth

These are not major HC cost drivers. A basic plan will cover about all the medical/surgical standards of care. And that is the bulk of our HC spending.