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Public systems generally ration care on the basis of a patient’s need, for example by covering priority cost-effective treatments, and through the use of waiting lists.

So in other words when this actually happens those with the most critical need are put on top of the list

From the link you posted

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The private sector rations access by charging market prices to patients, with demand driven by a person's ability and willingness to pay

So if you can't pay you're fricked and by fricked I mean you're either getting no treatment or getting treatment and going broke

So as it turns out rationing actually does occur here as well

LINK

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there are 30.4 million uninsured people in the U.S. Not having affordable, comprehensive insurance coverage often means that sick Americans do not even get in the door to see a doctor. For those who do have coverage, new rules that allow states to circumvent the Affordable Care Act’s mandated essential health benefits may mean skimpy coverage for some.

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While Americans overall enjoy shorter wait times for specialty care, wait times for same- or next-day appointments when sick are around average compared to other countries. U.S. adults are among the most frequent users of emergency departments. Nearly half who do report doing so because they couldn’t get an appointment with their regular doctor.

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nearly one of five U.S. adults skip doses or do not fill a prescription because of costs, just 2 percent to 9 percent of patients do so in the other countries discussed here.

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Posted by Prettyboy Floyd

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Member since Dec 2013

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Posted on 6/22/20 at 6:11 pm to dawgfan24348

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Public systems generally ration care on the basis of a patient’s need, for example by covering priority cost-effective treatments, and through the use of waiting lists.

Generally speaking

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So if you can't pay you're fricked and by fricked I mean you're either getting no treatment or getting treatment and going broke

I mean, if your an adult and can't afford healthcare then one should likely look to find gainful employment. No such thing as a free ride and again. HEALTHCARE IS NOT A frickING RIGHT. The tax payer is already burdened with emergency room visits from non insured and your frivolous lawsuits. In order for healthcare to be a RIGHT - you force a doctor to become subservient. Meaning, the quality of care will diminish day 1. Period

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there are 30.4 million uninsured people in the U.S. Not having affordable, comprehensive insurance coverage often means that sick Americans do not even get in the door to see a doctor. For those who do have coverage, new rules that allow states to circumvent the Affordable Care Act’s mandated essential health benefits may mean skimpy coverage for some.

Any American can walk into any emergency room in America and receive care. Stop peddling lies from shite articles.

Know your rights

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While Americans overall enjoy shorter wait times for specialty care, wait times for same- or next-day appointments when sick are around average compared to other countries. U.S. adults are among the most frequent users of emergency departments. Nearly half who do report doing so because they couldn’t get an appointment with their regular doctor.

Specialty care is kinda important is it not. Do you want to be on a 6month waiting list to see your gastro docter when your shitting blood.

Didn't think so

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nearly one of five U.S. adults skip doses or do not fill a prescription because of costs, just 2 percent to 9 percent of patients do so in the other countries discussed here.

Now tell us what the tax rates in those countries are compared to American tax rates

And liberals like yourself can deny it until your blue in the face but if your care/age/cost go to a board review and the outlook isn't good - good luck getting that life saving treatment attempt in a socialized country. You'll be looking at Brazil for that care.