Since, I live in the US, I have always heard that they have better hospitals and access to health care in Canada. What can you say to me the help me out?
Is health care really better in Canada?
by Bubblie 43 Replies latest jw friends
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John Doe
Never been to Canada, but I hear we have more specialists and less waiting here--if you have money.
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leavingwt
The House and Senate are poised to authorize free healthcare for 42 million American children.
". . . congressional Democrats succeeded in increasing SCHIP by $32 to $39 billion over five years, according to estimates by the Congressional Budget Office, almost tripling the program by 2013. . ."
"The bills are costly because they would raise income eligibility well into the middle class. Last year, SCHIP covered about 7 million low-income children and Medicaid covered an additional 23 million. The proposed bills would add another 6.5 million children to the SCHIP and Medicaid—and, according to Census Bureau data, 42 million children would be eligible."
http://blogs.reuters.com/great-debate/2009/01/30/uncle-sam-pays-for-middle-class-health-care/
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jamiebowers
From the Canadians and citizens of the UK that I've spoken to, I get the idea that health care is about the same in quality but lower in price than in the US. I've heard that the wait to see a doctor may be longer in large cities than in small towns in Canada and the UK, but it is the same here, especially if you have an HMO or PPO. A major illness is the number one reason for bankruptcy in the US.
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Homerovah the Almighty
Its pretty good really as far coverage of the insurance and the quality of the care, there are some weak points
in certain circumstance depending on what medical care is required and possible waiting for that particular service.
Since the medical insurance is sponsored by the government you do not require employment for the coverage.
Single per person coverage is @ $50 Pr/Month. and if you are on a low income its about $40 Pr/month.
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Simon
The main difference is that in America a much higher proportion of the spending for healthcare goes on administration and legal costs.
Our Alberta health care premiums have just been reduced to $0 which is nice. I can only compare our experience of healthcare in the UK and here in Canada and it is much better here (Canada) and also cheaper ... go figure.
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watson
In the US, we spend a lot of money on important things like ambiance, archetecture, "fing shway"....
On my last visit to a hospital here in the states, I parked my car (no valet!!), then walked about 100 yards or so through gardens and fountains that could be described as "babylonian" in nature. Then, after entering 1000 pound automatic glass doors, etched by the latest Northwestern avante gard artiste, I strolled another 100 yards over terazzo tiled floors to the concierge, er, I mean, receptionist to get directions, along with a GPS locator to help me navigate the art collection lined palacial halls, finished with hand carved sculptured hardwood panels 15 feet tall.
Eventually I was able to find my friend, hooked up and plugged in, private room, of course.
You can have all this with for profit healthcare.
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Snoozy
I wonder if there are any statistics to show the differences?
Nice rainy day project...
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Homerovah the Almighty
Watson comments are correct in that the major hospitals in the largest cities across Canada do not have that 5 star
Hotel ambiance, they are more institutional in design and they have mostly been designed as such to keep the costs down.
Its not to say though that they do not contain the most modern equipment or expertise.
Wow, I'm surprised that the folks that live in Alberta do not have to pay anything for basic coverage now ,
it must be Alberta billion dollar surplus being finally used.............cool
Simon you lucky dog
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