>>>we have almost the same "features" described by John here, and we do not see you guys flooding our borders,
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>Agreed. Seems to me that a good scheme has universal and private offerings. Universal offers care for all, especially of the most expensive variety, since you want that cost spread across the entire population. For other care, especially elective surgery, those with insurance can opt for private care if they don't like whatever rationing mechanism is in use. The best reality is that care will be provided mostly by the same physicians, except that private patients have more scheduling options, a silver teapot and a nicer hotel room... sort of like those rich dudes who take the expensive rooms at Disneyland. The room is nicer, but the rides are the same. ;-)
Is malpractice insurance a big issue in NZ ? I'm not familiar with NZ tort law, but I am trying to imagine how our lawyers could get rich on your system (and it is our lawyers - and their political minions that make our laws )
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