I think it's just the free market at work.
I tend to go along with RichieLion. This may turn out to be a shining example of free-market capitalism. I noticed that (in the recent newspaper articles) there was no mention of who pays the "generous salaries".
I believe this is going to be something along the lines of a health club for the wealthy. Anyone who "joins" or signs up to be a member, will pay a yearly fee of thousands of dollars for the privilege. This will be the rich man's health care. A member will be able to get an appointment without waiting and will get all the attention he/she needs or wants.
And this is nothing new. I've read about this many many years ago. Some people will be willing to pay 5 or 10 thousand dollars per year to have this premium service. That's where the money will come from to pay the generous salaries to doctors. If that's not free-market capatalism, I don't know what is.
Now you know why the health survey asked about your yearly incomes. They had to be sure there would be enough people with large incomes to pay for this kind of care.
However, if what I said is true, is this going to be the plan that makes The Villages Americas healthiest hometown?
This will cover only a small percentage of wealthier Villagers.
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