"health insurance shouldn't mean we'll do whatever it takes to keep somebody alive no matter what".
That is a valid thought and a lot of "universal" and "free" healthcare have "costs containment" and even "alternatives" health care (homeopathy) for higher cost diseases[1]
Now the question is when it will come to you or a beloved one will it be ok to me say : "nahh, lets save a lot of money"?
A lot of people think Europe Health system is perfect and universal.
It is when you are young. Once you have a hard cancer Rich people take a flight to US.
That is a valid thought and a lot of "universal" and "free" healthcare have "costs containment" and even "alternatives" health care (homeopathy) for higher cost diseases[1]
Now the question is when it will come to you or a beloved one will it be ok to me say : "nahh, lets save a lot of money"?
A lot of people think Europe Health system is perfect and universal. It is when you are young. Once you have a hard cancer Rich people take a flight to US.
[1] - https://www.commonwealthfund.org/international-health-policy...