Obamacare

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Originally Posted by Ibram

your phrasing, "we need to X or Y. otherwise, Z."

Putting people who cannot pay on the street to die is a reasonable option. I don't understand why those who advocate free markets ignore that option. Only other viable solutions define how the hospital can be assured of payment.

No way around it. Either a hospital knows it will be paid. Or can refuse service. 'Refuse service' is only 'not an option' when one is entertaining emotions. Refusing service is a viable option considered when one is actually confronting the problem That option should be default should we choose to ignore the problem.

No other business would offer services that cannot be paid for. Nor should any business be expected to. Especially when all other options are viable and proven. That means I stated no preference for any. I even think leaving people to die on the street is a viable option. Because it solves the problem.