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Originally Posted by Terry
Our system basically ensures that most people without health insurance will put off doctor visits until they absolutely have to, which in the end costs more, as a problem that could have been dealt with long ago is now exacerbated by the fact the patient simply could not afford to deal with it until it became life-threatening.
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This is also true of people WITH health insurance. Those dandy $1000 deductible and $3000 out of pocket policies that are now the norm make going to the doctor a low priority unless, like you said, it becomes life threatening.