Time for European style socialized medine

[festive1]

Damn... I love my chiropractor... But in fairness, I don't have a physical injury, just built up stress and tension, no tears or slipped disks or other such issues. I'd be willing to pay out of pocket for it though, but it's currently covered under my insurance plan.
I'm in an interesting spot when it comes to insurance. The insurance we get through my husband's employer is better than what is being mandated by Obamacare, and I'd guess it's probably better than what is available in the UK (we get to pick from a list of general care providers, have a $10 co-pay for them, but can go see any specialist we want, providing they are in-network, for $20 with no referrals required). I don't want to lose our options, but I'd rather have a system where every parent is able to take their children to see a doctor (not an ER) when they need it.

[Red Celt]

I think that every American ought to be forced to spend a couple of years living in the UK or France (on a rotational basis). And then, they might see the benefits of full "free at the point of delivery" healthcare, and stop using the dreaded "socialism" mantra every time it is mentioned.

You have the Obamacare model because a proper socialised system was beaten into a pulp by Republicans (and the insurance companies). It could be called a step in the right direction... or, at the very least (if it really is that awful) the introduction of something like the NHS would be welcomed by even the hard-line Republicans at a future date.

[Puddleglum]

You have the Obamacare model because a proper socialised system was beaten into a pulp by Republicans

Bullshit. It was never on the cards.