r/FluentInFinance • u/The-Lucky-Investor • 13d ago

“Medicare for All” would save the U.S $5.1 Trillion over 10 years Discussion/ Debate

https://www.commondreams.org/news/2018/11/30/easy-pay-something-costs-less-new-study-shows-medicare-all-would-save-us-51-trillion
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u/Cadet_Stimpy 13d ago

It takes months to get appointments in the US now too. It’s not a socialized healthcare issue, it’s a medical professional shortage issue.

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u/wildcherryphoenix 13d ago

I get same day specialists all the time. I'm in a big city with a few large hospital networks, but I have rarely had to wait more than a month even for non-standard tests.

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u/Cadet_Stimpy 13d ago

I’m happy for you. That’s not my experience

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u/wildcherryphoenix 13d ago

I hadn't thought about it before, but I guess easy medical access is something big to consider when deciding where to live. Thanks for sharing your experience.