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Canada proves single-payer system works

Rep. Vern Buchanan, as new ideas serve to further the implementation of the Affordable Care Act, I believe we should move to a single-payer system as is in Canada.

It seems that when this was started by our northern neighbor, it began with a debate that included their insurance companies and evolved into the present form with a concerted effort involving all participants. Now insurance companies still exist in Canada and are still thriving businesses for their economy.

Robert L. Tarnay

Palmetto

This story was originally published January 17, 2017 at 4:07 PM with the headline "Canada proves single-payer system works."

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