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Re:Ambulance hits cyclist, rushes him to hospital, then stic... by Boltgolt on Friday November 08, 2024 @03:03AM (#42085135)
Ah, so exactly like health insurance?
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Re:Ambulance hits cyclist, rushes him to hospital, then stic... by port19 on Friday November 08, 2024 @07:58AM (#42086504)
yep
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Re:Ambulance hits cyclist, rushes him to hospital, then stic... by consteval on Friday November 08, 2024 @10:39AM (#42087650)
Right, what these people don't understand is the US already has a socialized medical care system, it's just shit. Insurance also turns a profit, and they also have the highest incentive to not pay for care AND make healthcare provider's jobs as difficult as possible.

It's a socialized system but with inefficiency baked in and guaranteed. That's why the US pays significantly more for healthcare while also having worse quality care.

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