As we discuss changes in our health care system, it might be instructive to look at how our government already handles health care. Our government already is in charge of two systems: the Veterans Administration health care system and the Indian Health Service.
The Indian Health Service (IHS) serves our American Indian population. Our American Indian population is probably the only group in the U.S. to actually be getting even less healthy. Diabetes and substance abuse rates have risen severely in the past few years. The IHS is well known for providing care until they run out of money for the year and then closing their clinics for the rest of the year. (Link 1) (Link 2)
The VA system has been in the news quite a bit over the past few years. Stories of poor care and horrible conditions have been common. As a doctor who worked in a VA, I can tell you that it is a very scary system. Appointments usually take most of a day and care is definitely restricted. It is a shame that our military receives such poor care. (Link 1) (Link 2) (Link 3)
I am not even covering the county and state health care systems. These systems are downright shameful.
So, how about that government health care?
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