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Socialism and Medicine, Part 2 |
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Written by William L. Anderson
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Friday, 22 August 2008 12:47 |
In 1965, the U.S. economy was unquestionably the most productive and vibrant in the world. Doctors and hospital administrators were enjoying high revenues, and at that time health insurers generally did not worry about such things as “cost containment.” Life in the medical field was a big party, and people were paying the bills without asking, especially those with deep pockets.
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Socialism and Medicine, Part 1 |
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Written by William L. Anderson
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Monday, 18 August 2008 17:39 |
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If the financial popularity of Michael Moore’s latest “documentary,” called Sicko, is an indication of popular sentiment in this country, then the United States seems to be ready for what once was called socialized medicine, but today is better known as “single-payer medicine.” |
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One in 5 Canadians can't find a doctor: survey |
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Written by CTV.ca News Staff
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Thursday, 19 June 2008 21:45 |
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Canadians continue to suffer from a doctor shortage, according to a new report that found 1 in 5 people have not been able to find a physician to treat them regularly. |
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Lessons from Sweden's Universal Health System: Tales from the Health-care Crypt |
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Written by Sven R. Larson, Ph.D.
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Tuesday, 24 June 2008 22:01 |
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You cannot buy a new Lexus for $20,000. Small budgets cannot buy first-class medical care either. Yet one of the most persistent arguments for single-payer health insurance is that it will somehow give everyone gold-plated care at little or no cost. |
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Sabotaging health savings accounts |
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Written by Jane Orient MD
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Thursday, 19 June 2008 16:01 |
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Nothing probably shows the potential of health savings accounts (HSAs) better than their enemies’ attempts to wreck them. An attempt to load on costly administrative requirements passed the House of Representatives but not the Senate. President Bush had threatened to veto it. Expect it to come back. |
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