Health Care for All - It works great here in Canada
Something Americans needs to know...
...You desperately need a Canadian-style health care system.
"To summarize the solution: America must replace it's military-industrial complex with a medical-industrial complex."
The USA has almost 50 million people with no health care plan. Millions more have "plans" that will put them into bankruptcy when they have a major illness or injury. When compared to all other Western democracies America's system is a dismal failure and a painful embarrassment.
Highlights of Canadian Health Care:
1. Health care is mandatory and very affordable. The most expensive rate is $108 for a family of three or more.
2. Every person has equal access and full access to health care, regardless of ability to pay or pre-existing conditions.
3. Everybody has the exact same all-inclusive plan.
4. You can see any doctor, any hospital, any time, and leave your money at home.
5. Medical bills such as hospital bills and doctor bills are unheard of in Canada..
6. Free surgerys and hospitalization.
7. Free doctor visits, including specialist appointments.
8. All "tests" ordered by a doctor are free, including x-rays, Cat scans, lab tests, ultrasound, cardiac stress tests, etc, etc.
9. No deductibles or co-pays are allowed.
10. All healthcare workers and doctors are well paid, and they enjoy the many benefits of being labor union members.
11. Canada has a simple single-payer system. All bills are sent to the government, and not to patients.
12. Canada's system encourages people to open businesses and become entrepreneurs, because they don't have to worry about having employer-based health policies.
What price will America have to pay for a Canadian-style healthcare system?
The truth is that America does not really have to pay anything. It is just a simple matter of changing federal budget priorities. To summarize the solution: America must replace it's military-industrial complex with a medical-industrial complex.
In my home province of British Columbia, Canada, almost 50% of the budget goes to health and social services. We have a huge social safety net in addition to our great healthcare system. What few military bases we have are essentially Coast Guard like search and rescue stations.
Overall, Canada spends only about 5% of it's budget on defense. Compare that to America where the military and the Veterans Administration eat up about 50% of the budget. America must stop it's endless wars, and start taking care of it's own citizens.
Canada's system is good for the economy and tax rates
If you think that a generous health care system will hurt the economy - think again. Canada has the most stable economy of the G-20 nations. Putting people ahead of imperialism has been a win-win formula for success in Canada.
Many people mistakenly believe that Canada has exceptionally high taxes. Canadian tax rates are comparable to, or lower than American taxes. And there is no question that us Canadians get more bang for our buck thanks to the great health care and social programs.
Note: The author has worked as a healthcare provider (Diagnostic Imaging) for over 30 years, including several years working in the USA.
...You desperately need a Canadian-style health care system.
"To summarize the solution: America must replace it's military-industrial complex with a medical-industrial complex."
The USA has almost 50 million people with no health care plan. Millions more have "plans" that will put them into bankruptcy when they have a major illness or injury. When compared to all other Western democracies America's system is a dismal failure and a painful embarrassment.
Highlights of Canadian Health Care:
1. Health care is mandatory and very affordable. The most expensive rate is $108 for a family of three or more.
2. Every person has equal access and full access to health care, regardless of ability to pay or pre-existing conditions.
3. Everybody has the exact same all-inclusive plan.
4. You can see any doctor, any hospital, any time, and leave your money at home.
5. Medical bills such as hospital bills and doctor bills are unheard of in Canada..
6. Free surgerys and hospitalization.
7. Free doctor visits, including specialist appointments.
8. All "tests" ordered by a doctor are free, including x-rays, Cat scans, lab tests, ultrasound, cardiac stress tests, etc, etc.
9. No deductibles or co-pays are allowed.
10. All healthcare workers and doctors are well paid, and they enjoy the many benefits of being labor union members.
11. Canada has a simple single-payer system. All bills are sent to the government, and not to patients.
12. Canada's system encourages people to open businesses and become entrepreneurs, because they don't have to worry about having employer-based health policies.
What price will America have to pay for a Canadian-style healthcare system?
The truth is that America does not really have to pay anything. It is just a simple matter of changing federal budget priorities. To summarize the solution: America must replace it's military-industrial complex with a medical-industrial complex.
In my home province of British Columbia, Canada, almost 50% of the budget goes to health and social services. We have a huge social safety net in addition to our great healthcare system. What few military bases we have are essentially Coast Guard like search and rescue stations.
Overall, Canada spends only about 5% of it's budget on defense. Compare that to America where the military and the Veterans Administration eat up about 50% of the budget. America must stop it's endless wars, and start taking care of it's own citizens.
Canada's system is good for the economy and tax rates
If you think that a generous health care system will hurt the economy - think again. Canada has the most stable economy of the G-20 nations. Putting people ahead of imperialism has been a win-win formula for success in Canada.
Many people mistakenly believe that Canada has exceptionally high taxes. Canadian tax rates are comparable to, or lower than American taxes. And there is no question that us Canadians get more bang for our buck thanks to the great health care and social programs.
Note: The author has worked as a healthcare provider (Diagnostic Imaging) for over 30 years, including several years working in the USA.
