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Re:The Free Market Lie: Why Switzerland Has 25 Gbit Internet... by eqvinox on Monday April 06, 2026 @11:29AM (#47662199)
The healthcare system is actually one of the few things Switzerland isn't doing that well. It's somewhat "americanized", lots of "extra" insurances for random areas that will only accept you if you're healthy. Base insurance is regulated, has to accept all customers, and you're required to (pay for and) have it.

The FR and UK systems are better IMHO.

Just to be clear, the Swiss healthcare system is still very good. Just not perfect.

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Re:The Free Market Lie: Why Switzerland Has 25 Gbit Internet... by mft_ on Friday April 10, 2026 @10:14AM (#47718485)
It might be (like many things in Switzerland) reassuringly expensive, but my original point was that on many objective metrics (e.g. longevity, avoidable mortality, cancer diagnosis and survival, waiting times, etc.) the Swiss healthcare system consistently achieves some of the best outcomes in the world.

The NHS (for example) costs less, and (depending on how you measure the value of health outcomes) might be more cost effective, but the outcomes aren't as good.

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