I think the major problem with Medicare in the US is too many decisions regarding healthcare are made by federal beauracrats instead of patients and physicians. If a universal federal plan is ever adopted I can just imagine how more screwed up the system will become. We certainly don't have a problem free system in the US, but I think it's the best medical care system in the world. Otherwise why would there be so many Canadians coming south for medical care? I would not oppose a federal program designed to insure healthcare for the truly needy and cannot afford one, but I would also anticipate that it would not be a very well run program.

DougR