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    There is a middle ground.. It doesnt have to be either NHS-style (free at point of delivery), or as unregulated as the US. For example when I worked in Germany you paid fairly high fees for treatment, but there was a high-cover state-sponsored health insurance that you were enrolled in when employed, but could opt-out and use a private insurer instead. So, privately run, but with government oversight, and at least everyone working has to have insurance. (I'm sure there was some sort of cover for students, unemployed as well). Same in Australia, there's a Medicare scheme, but you pay (something) for treatment and medicines, and can also buy top-up insurance.

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    • As from my side i see Australian model solution for future.TomBac
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