The opinion that no matter the healthcare system, drawing the line on what gets and what doesn’t get covered is necessary. “Money per year of quality-adjusted life” is a good enough metric to have these discussions among the general public. How much more taxes/insurance fees are you willing to pay, or how much are you willing to cut from other important things such as education, for better healthcare when every addition is met with diminishing returns, is a discussion that should be had. “Just cut from <my pet peeve>” is a cowardly way to avoid the discussion.
The opinion that no matter the healthcare system, drawing the line on what gets and what doesn’t get covered is necessary. “Money per year of quality-adjusted life” is a good enough metric to have these discussions among the general public. How much more taxes/insurance fees are you willing to pay, or how much are you willing to cut from other important things such as education, for better healthcare when every addition is met with diminishing returns, is a discussion that should be had. “Just cut from <my pet peeve>” is a cowardly way to avoid the discussion.