Re:Why Americans Have Been Deceived About Canada's Health Ca...
by jariel on Sunday November 22, 2020 @10:31AM
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"What does this even mean?"
It means they have better Doctors, better processes, better equipment, more of it.
It means if you have a problem, and want to 'be fixed' - you would much prefer to be in an American hospital - the only question is 'can you afford it').
Rich Canadians go across the border to the US all the time for care.
Opioid epidemic, violence, and healthcare system all play a role, both in life expectancy and quality of life.
> By and large, I view the American system as delivering better specific outcomes, without regard to price, all other things being equal.
What does this even mean? If it means choosing random encounters for equivalent similar conditions, and ignoring price, the outcome in the US is consistently or on-average better, I don't think that's true.
If you mean “where can the best care be acquired, without regard to how many people have access to it”, sure, that may be correct.