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To: Solon who wrote (40080)	9/11/2005 12:34:52 PM
From: Lazarus_Long	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 90947

However, if the case is emergent the treatment is done instantly. That's true in your southern neighbor too, Solon. ALL ERs that receive federal funds (and that in reality is all) are required by federal law to treat and stabilize any patient who comes in regardless of their financial situation. They are not allowed to turn them away for financial reasons and face discipline and lawsuits if they do. And don't tell me Canadians do not come to the US to get faster treatment; I personally have met dozens who have done just that.

To: Solon who wrote (40080)	9/11/2005 4:10:24 PM
From: Peter Dierks	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 90947

"If we do get impatient and drive across the border to put out hard cash--how is that different than what Americans are doing?" Many Americans use emergent health care instead of insurance because of the subsidies that allow them to avoid both the insurance premiums and the health care costs. The difference is that our government subsidies them. Is this in effect different than your system? Those who claim there are 50 million Americans without health care clearly do not understand the subject upon which they are corresponding. I generally do not care to correspond with those who prefer to remain ignorant. Many Americans pay cash for procedures not covered by their insurance. In America people have a choice as to what kind of coverage they prefer. One can spend more for better coverage, or save money and risk having a lower standard of care. One of the major drivers in American medical care expense is the cost of personal injury litigation. Practicing defensive medicine is expensive. Malpractice premiums are often too high. Another additive to our medical costs are the free loaders from other countries that fail to pay a fair share of the research and development costs for new drugs.