I agree completely. If I were dictator for life:
Sales tax-—everyone chips in.
HMO networks are established. Not-for profit, privately run.
Govt just the sales tax collector. Govt sends the collected funds to HMO based on a per member enrolled. (I think medicare advantage is like this????) HMO takes care of members. Members vote on trustees of HMO.
Other private healthcare providers are free to operate outside of this setup, preserving freedom of choice.
Flame away!
“Govt sends the collected funds to HMO based on a per member enrolled.”
That’s pretty much the English NHS system. There are adjustments made for the age and sickness of the person.
“Sales tax-—everyone chips in.”
The Europeans use value-added taxation as there is less incentive to cheat.
Mr. Bodega:
Where is the sales tax on this?
Mr. Revenue Guy:
The stuff was stolen and no sales tax was paid by customers.
Mr. Bodega:
You’re lying....
It’s a jungle of really dishonest apes out in the real world.