For those who choose. Also, walk-in 24/7 clinics that had a preference for inexpensive solutions for those who prefer a looser style of healthcare. Everyone pays something, with a sliding scale. Hospitals complain about ER costs for the uninsured they "have to cover". Wouldn't be a problem if every ER had to have one of these clinics on their grounds, with those who don't need the ER directed to it.
Nobody is talking about restraining costs. Some of these solutions are so obvious yet not discussed. It's how we know the whole "repeal" initiative is a farce.
This child of the 50s recalls the family pediatrician, would come to the house [on his way into his office practice]; his visit for a diagnostic exam was $5.00; Mostly measles, chicken pox and the like.
When my brother was born [1939], mom spent 8 days in the hospital to have him; [no, there were no complications]; among her papers, when she passed, I found the bill/statement from the hospital; it was for $8.00, :D
By today's standards, the hospital's natal departments, were pretty bare bones.
