Überaktive wrote:
Boston, eh? Doesn't Massachusetts have a bit of "Nordic Style" state-level social welfare and healthcare system? Just curious, I understand some states on the East Coast have adopted and applied certain features of the Nordic countries.
MA had Obamacare before Obama copied the idea from MA. We called it Romneycare when our RINO governor foisted socialist medicine on us. It really didn't impact anyone (other than higher premiums) who got insurance through their employer. It had the "individual mandate" that fined you at tax time if you couldn't prove you had insurance. So definitely not "Nordic style" and nowhere near single payer commie healthcare but it did extend coverage to illegals and people who don't feel like working.
What I was referring to regarding Boston is our world class hospitals (Mass General, Brigham and Womens, Childrens, Dana Farber, New England Medical Center, Beth Israel Deconess Medical Center). People come from all over the globe to access our local hospitals. We're very lucky to have literally the best care in the world concentrated in such a small area. Many of the hospitals partner with Harvard Medical school. I'm sure everything will slide into mediocrity as this country continues its sad shift to the left.