Healthcare Education and Q&A Thread

[JoeRedskin]

Originally Posted by Schneed10

I see what you're getting at, certain races and ethnicities deal with varying levels of incidences of different diseases. But all modern nations have to be ready to treat any illness, no matter how prevalent in their society. I don't think certain nations experience a lower level of cost than we do because of this, I think they experience it because their system is set up to encourage a lower level of utilization of healthcare services.

Sorry, can you explain walk me through what you mean by the bolded statement?

Saden asserts we can learn something from these systems in revamping the US healthcare system. In your opinion, is that a reasonable assertion?