> Changing things so all taxpayers are getting robbed rather than just the individual being treated
Government programs set maximum reimbursement rates and also mandate cost accounting mechanisms to assure that actual reimbursement is not merely within pre-set rates but also justified by actual provider costs. The government isn't buying services with no advance information about what the charges may be.
Private insurers impose similar controls.
So single payer (or even universal coverage through private insurers) eliminates the particular kind of “robbery” from undisclosed charges being discussed.
Government programs set maximum reimbursement rates and also mandate cost accounting mechanisms to assure that actual reimbursement is not merely within pre-set rates but also justified by actual provider costs. The government isn't buying services with no advance information about what the charges may be.
Private insurers impose similar controls.
So single payer (or even universal coverage through private insurers) eliminates the particular kind of “robbery” from undisclosed charges being discussed.