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To: michael97123 who wrote (474173)	4/22/2009 3:58:19 PM
From: bentway	Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 1578129

"did you ever see an ER bill?" How much will be saved by people getting preventative treatment BEFORE they ever have to GO to the ER? 10's of billions.

To: michael97123 who wrote (474173)	4/22/2009 4:11:14 PM
From: Tenchusatsu	2 Recommendations Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 1578129

Michael, > What makes you such a seer as to know that it will be more expensive when there is more coverage. As expensive as it is to treat the uninsured who visit the ER all the time, it's still much cheaper than giving them full coverage. Either way, they're going to have the same health problems. Long term, the social benefits of giving every citizen "free" health care might benefit society, but the economic cost is still going to be significant. And we haven't even discussed whether to give illegal immigrants full coverage as well. That by itself should concern anyone who has a realistic sense of cost ... Tenchusatsu