Thoughtful opinion about the Swiss health care system, which is presented as an example how the U.S. could reform its own. The article provides extensive factual evidence to back his point that the Swiss have 'medical care as good or better than ours, at a cost that's significantly smaller.' This detailed analysis points out that 'near-universal coverage is possible without a government-run public option.' Insightful read about a system that is considered the best in Europe, and that ... More »

More description than opinion, McManus describes the features of the Swiss health care system including tight government control of all prices, attempt to cover all through subisidies, and not-for-profit insurance companies. He points out that out-of-pocket premiums can be high and that with no controls on treatments offered, costs are difficult to control. Nevertheless, he notes that the overall cost of healthcare to the Swiss is substantially less per capita than in the US and ... More »

A good story describing a nationwide European healthcare system that is LESS socialized than medical care in the United States.

As an opinion piece, McManus delivers a fair and balanced assessment of one doctor's views on his practice in Switzerland. Really cannot ask for much more out of an opinion piece.

Yes i think this is quality journalism. I would have liked if the writer would have compared the current health care system to Switzerland's in detail. I thought this opinion piece was very insightful, i was not aware that Switzerland's heatlh care system compared to others is really good.