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Re:Life expectancy rise in rich countries slows down: took 3... by globular-toast on Wednesday October 16, 2024 @03:05AM (#41856343)
Even so, when was the last time someone needed cancer treatment but said "ooh, that's pricey, nah, I'd rather buy a new car instead".

This is my main argument against private healthcare: there's no real choice involved. Without even getting into what a free market is and perfect information etc, the main advantage of a capitalist society is you get to choose what you like. Nobody chooses healthcare (at least, not the super expensive part).

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Re:Life expectancy rise in rich countries slows down: took 3... by tastyfreeze on Wednesday October 16, 2024 @12:06PM (#41860752)
A large portion of healthcare could be free market. Insurance should be for unlikely events not every single thing deemed "medical". My home and auto insurance don't cover regular costs for maintenance. Why must health insurance cover a checkup with the doctor?
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Re:Life expectancy rise in rich countries slows down: took 3... by SoftTalker on Wednesday October 16, 2024 @12:23PM (#41860954)
> This is my main argument against private healthcare: there's no real choice involved.

Is your argument that there is choice involved in public healthcare? Or simply that it's not even a question?

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Re:Life expectancy rise in rich countries slows down: took 3... by WalterBright on Wednesday October 16, 2024 @02:25PM (#41862112)
There are many options for cancer treatment, with different prices, efficacy, misery, etc.

> Nobody chooses healthcare

Yeah, they do. Root canal vs implant vs dentures, for example. Ozempic vs diet+exercise, for another.

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