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Originally Posted by Bavarian
I want to be able to go to the top of the line Mayo Clinic. I do not want a Government at any level control where I or my wife can go for treatment. If cost exceeds Insurance levels, we should be able to pay the difference if we want.
The Canadian Single Payer does not allow it. In Germany, socialized and Private Insurance are both available.
If Canadian so good, why do they come to US for treatment. There are hospitals and clinics built right along the US Canadian border. They must pay cash as we would do out of US, but we can put in a claim for some reimbursement later, can the Canadians? What do you do when you are in US and need a Doctor?
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The same thing we do when we're living in Europe and need a doctor--either take out medical insurance or pay cash. And believe you me, the cost for the same medical care in France and Spain, where I've had experience, is a helluva lot cheaper than it is in the US.
And I would like to see some facts to back up your statement about Canadians flocking to the US for medical care. Because according to this site, that is the #1 myth about Canadian healthcare.
Canada vs. US Health Care Systems - Debunking Canadian Health Care Myths - AARP
I will quote part: 99.39% of Canadians do not come to the US for medical care.