Health Care/Insurance Around the world

Jan 19, 2020 4 Comments

just saw this thread on twitter.

https://mobile.twitter.com/adamweinstein/status/1217528274408148994?s=21

probably a particular case or even just a story. but what are your general thoughts on this topic? what would you consider while choosing an insurance plan?

also how are european countries and/or others doing in terms of healthcare?

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  • Dell / Sales
    wglasses

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    wglasses
    In Argentina you generally dont care about Health if you have any of the well known top Plans. Your employer will discount a given fee and then every medication or study is covered by the insurance. Even plastic/cosmetic surgery. You only need to pay (sometimes) 30% or 40% of the medication cost. Studies, giving birth, interventios, etc will be covered
    Jan 19, 2020 2
  • AbbVie
    xtkb06

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    xtkb06
    I don’t think people in the US understand the concept of insurance and the fact that health care is a service rendered by individuals who make a substantial investment to acquire the skills and certifications to be able to deliver it.

    We are increasingly moving towards a world where people don’t want to be held accountable for their decisions. Insurance is essentially a social contract with others that if you are faced with a catastrophic event, you personally won’t be financially ruined. You need a certain amount of people to utilize less than they pay in to cover those who require more in order for it to work. With an aging population, poor decisions (smoking, sedentary lifestyle, obesity) leading to higher prevalence of expensive chronic conditions, it becomes unsustainable.

    We also go to heroic lengths to prolong life and spend inordinate amounts on end of life care. That cost needs to be covered somewhere.
    Jan 19, 2020 0