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[–] evasive_chimpanzee@lemmy.world 4 points 9 hours ago

Most Americans know it's all just tax money, but most dont know that the amount of healthcare taxes Americans pay (for medicare/medicaid that only cover the elderly, disabled, and poor) is actually greater than most countries pay for their whole system that covers everyone.

Turns out you gain efficiency at scale, and preventative care is so much more affordable.