[dbussone]

Originally Posted by JoMar

And no mention of malpractice insurance, the impact lawyers have on the cost of medical care, the governments involvement through regulation, the patent practice. Seems we blame the doctors, which probably is the lowest cost factor in the equation. Of course we can do what others do, socialize medicine, have the government pay for their education and then tax the heck of the citizens to support it.

We are on the path you describe unless something drastic happens. I've been an inside observer for more than 40 years. I am the first to admit that there are things that need to be done differently. However, I've studied other countries' systems, and consulted in Canada and Germany for their governments wishing to make some pro market changes. Having said that, we are in the process of destroying the best health system in the world. And I hate to see that happen...for my kids, and their kids sake.