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| Single Payer insurance
reduces administrative cost. The cost of the U.S. system is higher per
capita than any other industrialized country; thus reduction of cost is
essential. x |
3 |
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| Single Payer would eliminate job lock-in and make labor
markets more flexible. x |
1 |
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| Since
it eliminates market prices, it becomes difficult to make allocational
decisions, and the system will become more inefficient as a result. x |
2 |
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| Single
Payer will entail rationing of medical services. Rationing is contrary
to U.S. values. x |
4 |
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| Single Payer means
universal coverage. Which eliminates adverse selection. x |
5 |
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| Funding the system will necessitate
large tax increases. x |
6 |
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| Single
Payer reduces incentive to improve medical technology. The U.S. is the
world leader in technology now so this would be a big loss. x |
7 |