That is just flat out wrong.
A family member of mine (mother of a cousin by marriage) recently discovered she had cancer upon returning from a vacation and was immediately admitted to the hospital. After all the tests had been administered to determine exactly what she had, it was found that the cancer was at an advanced stage and immediately began treatment. It's too early to tell, but it seems like she'll be okay.
And last year I attended a friend's BBQ where I started talking sports with someone. He told me he no longer plays any competitive sports because he had surgery. Then he told me the story: In February of last year he started getting headaches. Then he collapsed a short time later and was rushed to the hospital.
Tests determined that he had a brain tumour. Within days he was operated on and the tumour removed. He now has regular checkups, and he can't do anything that involves physical contact that might result in a head injury. But he said he's never felt better in his life and is functioning like he did before.
In both cases they paid a grand total of $0. And they will always pay that amount and not have to worry about being dropped because of pre-existing conditions.
I cannot stress this enough: are there issues with our health care? There most certainly are, but I dare anyone to find a country that has a perfect system. There are none.
BUT with that said, I would much rather have our system, warts and all, than the one south of the border.
I have some friends at Princess Margaret. Great Hospital . I have spent time there. There are still alot of issue. Again, why is everyone paying for CT-scans at private facilities? Why do they come over the border for treatment Mayo, many people from Canada go . They cater to them.
no, nothing is perfect. but I find it strange that many Canadien officials come to the States for heart and Cancer treatment... why ? Didn't you guys have a big time Politician come to the states for cancer, or heart treatment? I read that somewhere not long ago, and the paper was blasting him.
He said, the treatment he needed he couldnt get there. I believe he came to miami didnt he?