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Politics : A US National Health Care System?
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To: Lane3 who wrote (6497)3/25/2009 12:11:49 PM
From: i-node  Read Replies (1) of 42652
 
>>> There are real problems with the current system.

There are. But it is folly to believe that something can be had for nothing. If we are going to save very much money, we are going to have to get by with lesser quality of care.

The problem with involving government in the decision making process is that it inherently becomes a political process instead of a "What's best for America?" process. And unfortunately, there is an irreconcilable conflict between these two processes. This isn't going to change.

I believe there is a lot that can be done to cut costs that will not HUGELY decrease the quality of care. The biggest single item would be tort reform and limited liability. You would, overnight, massively reduce health care costs. But at the same time, you reduce quality (since the ability to sue is an element of the quality of care). Still, it is a tradeoff I think most Americans would favor if they understood the potential for cost savings.

I've already pointed out that I believe the homeless and indigent can be cost-effectively served with well-placed free clinics funded by government or charitable organizations or both. It is an inexpensive solution to overcrowding of ERs in inner cities.

And there must be a recognition that not all people can receive the same quality of care. There are always going to be some people who can afford "Cancer Centers of America" or Mayo Clinic while others have to make do with lesser facilities. That's life. But it is possible for everyone to have SOME REASONABLE LEVEL OF CARE without creating a system that further bankrupt a country that is already broke from failed social programs.
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