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To: michael97123 who wrote (16803)	11/19/2003 6:00:06 PM
From: MSI	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 793890

That's the Swiss model, which seems to work great. What we need is full coverage that involves the private sector but doesnt let insurance cos, pharma, hospitals an hmos full power or the govt turning it into a giant boondoggle It's a single-payor, with a single department administering and, more importantly, negotiating fees. Docs and care-givers are private, no gov't subsidy, and everyone is required to have at least minimal coverage. Costs are 1/3 the US. According to my brother who worked in Basel for a few years, coverage and treatment are quite good. His cost was $100/mo. for full coverage vs $500/mo. back in the U.S. That concept is the same as Calif. car insurance -- everyone is required to carry insurance, the state dept. of insurance monitors the language and complaints, and insurance cos compete to provide well-regulated policies. Instead at the fed level we have the worst of all worlds -- legislation dictated by the highest bidders in Washington, none of whom are concerned about citizens.