> so far all of the other ones have failed horrifically.
Uh, what? Other systems have their problems, but they're varying levels of functional, and the health and life expectancy of the populations in most other developed countries is higher than the US, all the while spending a fraction.
Most other developed countries have a mix of public and private insurance and/or delivery, with the better run systems being better rationalized in dealing with costs and having an actual market where it makes sense to form one (eg you can't practically shop around for ER care, but you can for elective or planable services). The French system is held in high regards in particular (though it isn't really replicatable due to their unique civil service setup).
Uh, what? Other systems have their problems, but they're varying levels of functional, and the health and life expectancy of the populations in most other developed countries is higher than the US, all the while spending a fraction.
Most other developed countries have a mix of public and private insurance and/or delivery, with the better run systems being better rationalized in dealing with costs and having an actual market where it makes sense to form one (eg you can't practically shop around for ER care, but you can for elective or planable services). The French system is held in high regards in particular (though it isn't really replicatable due to their unique civil service setup).