Whenever talk of health care reform arisesand praise for European countries that combine universal coverage with more private sector involvementa reflex inevitably kicks in. For some, it seems more privately-delivered or privately-insured health care is a policy choice akin to religious heresy. Its almost as if government delivery and government insurance were an 11th Commandment: Thou Shalt Only Provide Health Care via Taxes and the Public Sector.
health care costs
Septembre 14, 2009
2:00AM
The true cost of Medicare for individuals and families in Canada is often misunderstood with many people thinking its either free or covered by what we pay for our provincial health insurance coverage. It is critically important however, that Canadians understand the true cost of Medicare. Armed with a more meaningful estimate, Canadians will be able to better assess whether or not they are receiving value for their health care dollars.