Privatization of the healthcare system

The healthcare system today is public, meaning the state subsidizes healthcare. In America, the healthcare system is private and anyone who wants high-level healthcare like in Israel pays out of their own pocket, in short, capitalism. The question is whether, because of the current situation where there are members of the public who do not work by choice, it would not be better to privatize the healthcare system. This could also lower taxes and give everyone a choice as to what level of care they receive.

The point is that it gives everyone the choice of how much to pay for health care. There may be people who prefer to save money and get a lower level, because it will reduce a lot of taxes, so everyone will actually have choice and freedom.

Just think about the consequences of this action. If complete privatization occurs (by the way, some health systems have been partially privatized), people who cannot afford standard medical services will be harmed. For example: the population of mentally ill people in Israel, which numbers several hundred thousand, will likely not receive monthly psychiatric follow-up like they currently receive through the health insurance fund, nor will they receive rehabilitation services that will help them find work, leisure company, and housing frameworks, and the consequences of this could be serious. This is a population at high risk of suicide and indirect illnesses.

You ask whether to move to a completely privatized and capitalist approach. I can't give a comprehensive answer to this matter. I agree with the general direction. But capitalism that is too sweeping is problematic. In any case, it is reasonable to apply it only to those who have the possibility of earning more and choose not to do so. The question is what about their children, for example. In short, it's complicated.