You might find this article interesting (a perspective of the NHS with some actual recommendations in it):
http://www.independent.co.uk/opinion/commentators/ian-birrell-why-i-dont-believe-that-the-nhs-is-sacrosanct-1775088.html

I skimmed it and will go back and read it in more detail later. Andy and I just got back from playing 18 holes and I chipped in on number 11 from 30 yards out for my birdie. Yippie!