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0 pointsvel0city5mo ago0 comments

> the best care in the US is the best in the world

For a few Americans. Not for all Americans, and probably not even for most Americans. There's far more to the United States than New England and Southern California.

Don't get me wrong, if I had some rare cancer or other strange disease, chances are I'll want to try and get in to one of these few rare ultra premium hospitals. But if I break my leg or get some normal infection or have a child or any of the other normal kinds of issues people have? Will that still be the best tier of care?

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AstroBen5mo ago

> if I break my leg or get some normal infection or have a child or any of the other normal kinds of issues people have? Will that still be the best tier of care?

Does it need to be? I imagine it's far easier to treat a broken bone, in most cases, vs a rare complex disease

I'd have different standards when researching where to have teeth cleaning vs oral surgery

vel0cityOP5mo ago

> Does it need to be?

If we're spending the most for it, shouldn't it be? Why would I want to pay more for worse outcomes?

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