I’m not about to defend health care the the United States, which is very much socialized as it is. Given the FDA, the tax treatment of insurance responsible for employer-based insurance, over-consumption and much of the pre-existing condition issue, not being able to buy insurance available in other states, and Medicare and Medicaid which will bankrupt the country, there’s much room for improvement. (For more, see my talking points.)
But if you think other countries have it better, check out this well-researched article by Dr. Scott Atlas in the Washington Times.
In related news, CNN reports that
More than eight in 10 Americans questioned in a CNN/Opinion Research Corp. survey released Thursday said they’re satisfied with the quality of health care they receive.
And nearly three out of four said they’re happy with their overall health care coverage.
But satisfaction drops to 52 percent when it comes to the amount people pay for their health care, and more than three out of four are dissatisfied with the total cost of health care in the United States.
(via FIRM)
