Yes, I agree there are objective questions. But few people who make these arguments are..
1. Qualified and Educated enough on the matter to really comment and dive into it.
2. Are making the argument from an objective perspective.
Simply put - A majority of Americans don't even realize that with deductibles, if they paid cash for a doctor visit or medication and then sent insurance the bill. That they would save money. Instead they go through insurance, which increases the price, and because they haven't hit their deductible. They end up paying more.
> I don't see this relevant when comparing healthcare systems. Health care should be compared on how those in need are attended to.
Because rates such as the ability to care for people are largely dependent on how many people are sick and ill. - For Example - The large replacement of fats with sugar in foods in the United States is being tied to an increase in Obesity and Diabetes. This alone is one of the biggest spends of the US Healthcare industry.
These are things that need to be considered when planning long term 10-20 year changes in Healthcare. Because in order to plan for Healthcare needs for 10-20 years, it is largely dependent on factors such as this.
Simply put - A majority of Americans don't even realize that with deductibles, if they paid cash for a doctor visit or medication and then sent insurance the bill. That they would save money. Instead they go through insurance, which increases the price, and because they haven't hit their deductible. They end up paying more.
> I don't see this relevant when comparing healthcare systems. Health care should be compared on how those in need are attended to.
Because rates such as the ability to care for people are largely dependent on how many people are sick and ill. - For Example - The large replacement of fats with sugar in foods in the United States is being tied to an increase in Obesity and Diabetes. This alone is one of the biggest spends of the US Healthcare industry.
These are things that need to be considered when planning long term 10-20 year changes in Healthcare. Because in order to plan for Healthcare needs for 10-20 years, it is largely dependent on factors such as this.