Just to toss a few facts into the equation. Canada and the U.S. spend roughly the same percentage on administration. We are a bit higher at 38% Canada is at about 34%

I know one person well who has been forced to declare bankrupcy because of medical bills. She has worked full time since graduating high school. Has damn few luxuries and tried desperatly to pay her medical bills. Four major surgeries in six years simply overwhelmed her ability to pay.

Yeah, she is off the hook for the bills now, but not before the hospitals took all her savings. And no they woud NOT agree to a payment plan. They could see that owing $120,000 she would never be able to pay it off. She had numerous harassing phone calls both to her home and at work. Spent many nights in tears. Now her credit is ruined. Is that how the famous oath is supposed to work?

BTW I have many Canadian friends and have actually recieved care in Canada myself They are all happy with the care they recieve. (I was at a conference last month where many attendees were Canadian. I made a point to ask several how they liked thier system. They were happy, but felt it was underfunded.) I was very pleased with the care I recieved and the speed it was administered.

One good friend from Canada has some major health issues. He once told me,"If I ever get really sick while I am here, please drag my ass over the border as soon as possible.