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Old 09-22-2010, 10:44 AM  
Robbie
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Originally Posted by PR_Tom View Post
I think you have to worry about the tail wagging the dog. If it was Mom and Pop paying for it, it would NOT cost so much money because such increases would simply lead to nobody ever using it due to lack of money to pay for it. In other words, high prices exist because of insurance. Why else do I think so? Because advocates for repeal cite the "fact" that premiums are based on the "rising cost of health care". Chicken and egg.
I can tell you this much...after visiting Tijuana a couple of weeks ago. I can now see why it is such a HUGE medical tourism spot.

The place was wall to wall surgeons, doctors, and pharmacies. The prices were incredible. Americans are swarming there to get things done.

I definitely would make that my destination for any kind of surgery that wasn't an emergency and gave me time to get there.

And the pharmacies? You should see the prices! Same exact stuff made by the same exact companies. Plus you can buy Cialis, Viagra, and testosterone and steroids right over the counter. Nice having a little freedom and not getting price gouged.
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