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


"zee" <outrider@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> Jim Chinnis wrote:
>> "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.
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>> >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
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>> 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.
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>> Jim Chinnis Warrenton, Virginia, USA
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> I know there was not contempt of scorn in your post.
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> I think one would need to look at the complete study to know what was
> included, or taken out. But obviously, prejudice and misinformation are
> there, in the eye of some beholders.


of course...in YOUR eyes

as you next "brag" about your being bumped down the surgery list...


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