Thread: pssst- want some cheap good stuff?

That's the benefit of a system which is government regulated to benefit the public. Look at the USA for an example of what happens when profits are put before people.

Thar explains the soaring cost of private medical insurance.

Originally Posted by V8Ian

Thar explains the soaring cost of private medical insurance.

Happily or sadly it is MBS not our private insurance footing the medicines bill

Originally Posted by DiscoMick

That's the benefit of a system which id government regulated to benefit the public. Look at the USA for an example of what happens when profits are put before people.

In Harden, Montana, in 2011 I had a chest infection and went to the Big Horn County Community Hospital. Consultation US$280, course of antibiotic capsules and bottle of cough mixture US$84. Doctor discussed the OZ system and said USA needs one similar. Doc. was dumbfounded when I told her the same treatment in Oz would have cost me AU$11.20 for the two prescriptions. She has patients who can't afford insurance, can't afford repeat visits, can't afford to fill prescriptions.

So the town of Harden is where the Big Horn hospital is?

No one could make that up.

DL

I get it.

Custer's last stand is nearby.

I hope you were travelling alone Brian, and not with the radio operator from yore.