I know you were asking a serious question, and I will reply seriously. The reason america has not changed the healthcare system (better put my disclaimer in before i get my head bitten off...IMO) is because of the pharmaceutical compaines have there hands in the politicians pockets, or is it the other way around, anyway, just like war, healthcare is BIG BIG money, although I don't agree with everything michael moore has done and said, but I feel he's docos do have some truth to them.
When I guy walks into a hospital with a cut off finger, has it there with him to be re-attached, do you think it's right for the ER staff to ask who his insurance company is, the if he says no he doesnt have one, they say well its gonna be $15K for us to sow it back on, and if he says, but I don't have the money, they turn around and say, sorry, try another hospital, its against our policy.
I mean come on ! Arnt hospitals for emergencies and for helping people that need medical attention, COME ON ! It's disgusting, I bet they wouldn't do that in Australia, but in the US, it happens every minute of the day.