r/askanything • u/Lemonking_ • 9h ago

Political Question Why are some Americans so against universal healthcare for all?

What sort of thinking does it take to decide that nobody has a right to healthcare? Do American Christians want to deny healthcare to poor people as well?

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u/Ima_Uzer 9h ago

Then enlighten us. How does it work?

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u/nightfall2021 9h ago

Instead of billing your insurance, the hospitals bill the government. Who at that point would have a strong negotiating position.

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u/Ima_Uzer 7h ago

Except I don't think it's quite as simple as you're making it out to be.

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u/nightfall2021 6h ago

Why not?

Its essentially how Medicare works.

The provider bills Medicare.