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What would realistically happen if universal healthcare went into effect in the US and healthcare was no longer tied to jobs? (lemmy.world)
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[–] 3 points 2 months ago (3 children)

In Canada it's more like 30 days or more, and you could expect a US single.payer system to be less efficient since it hasn't been refined for several decades

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  • [–] 3 points 2 months ago* (2 children)

    The US would be switching to an entirely different system, but wouldn't be able to "refine" it? What a bunch of unprovable bullshit.

    Also, if you think the US doesn't already have waiting lists for specialists, then I honestly do not know what to tell you. Wait times are not a uniquely socialized medicine thing.

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  • [–] 0 points 2 months ago

    The US would be switching to an entirely different system, but wouldn't be able to "refine" it? What a bunch of unprovable bullshit.

    Not 10 minutes after they implement it, no. Canada has a mature system that's been worked on for decades. Are you suggesting the US would be automatically better just because it's the US? What are you, a MAGA?

    Also, if you think the US doesn't already have waiting lists for specialists

    I've been to a variety of specialists, it's never taken anywhere near a month. My understanding is that in Canada a month is the norm, sometimes longer.

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