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To: kumar who wrote (62981)8/23/2004 11:40:56 AM
From: aladin  Read Replies (1) of 793822
 
Kumar,

I am not familiar with the Australian health system, but if it is anything like Canada's or the UK's - there is added cost in taxes. Your direct fee does not in most systems cover the costs - it just gets some skin in the game.

On the plus side for managing costs - most national systems limit litigation and use primary care physicians - requiring referrals for most specialists. Much like the often derided HMO's.

But instead of a money grubbing evil capitalist - a National Health Care system is run by a benevolent Government employee.

John
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