Re: CABG costs 80 percent higher in U.S. than CANADA

"zee" <outrider@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in part:

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>zee wrote:
>> Ummhmm.
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>> The article, while finding costs much lower in Canada with *better*
>> outcome and yet longer hospital stay, still concluded ways Canadian
>> costs could be cut more.
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>Same outcome I should have said, not better.
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>I just don't understand thinking which finds something not only wrong,
>but vaguely sinister and worthy of contempt and scorn about my taxes
>paying for my neighbour's diabetes treatments which I may never need,
>and his taxes paying for my back surgery which he will never need; and
>both our taxes building the facilities where these necessary surgeries
>will occur. In a triage fashion. I am presently waiting for a surgery.
>I've been bumped twice while people in urgent need (medical need) were
>moved ahead of me. That is as it should be.
>
>Zee
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>> Somewhat odd finish. Will be interesting to see if the full article is
>> more....focussed.
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>> Zee

There was no contempt or scorn in my post. I just think that all
costs should be considered when comparisons are made. The US
hospital cost includes a "tax" to pay for those who can't afford
care. For a better comparison of apples to apples, that cost
should be taken out.
--
Jim Chinnis Warrenton, Virginia, USA
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