Socialized Health Care in the USA

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From the studies I've seen, wherever it is implemented, NHI has no positive impact on health. It's main aim seems to be to contain costs by government dictum. I believe it reveals the err in socialism, which is to stamp out innovation and competition in attempting to provide a quality good or service at a competitive price.

It's not just that. It is also long lines for service. It is also downsized hospital and office staff, inevitably resulting in a significant slowdown in service. Finally, it is also cost containment as to what conditions and which people get treated. Look up how long it takes to get medical help in countries like England. Personally, I prefer to get treated according to my doctor's recommendation, as opposed to some government beurocrap's idea of which procedure is cost efficient. Oh, it won't happen overnight..... but it is inevitable under socialized medicine. There will naturally be ways to go around it. Knowing the right people and bribing the right people. Oh but wait.... that's more money spent on top of the money that will be spent by families to pay for this plan in the first place. A plan that only accounts for 25% of the currently uninsured.