Veterans' Adminstration Health Clinics, open them to all instead of closing them down. The Single Provider Public Option (update:h/t Bwak)

Veterans' Adminstration Health Clinics, open them to all instead of closing them down. The Single Provider Public Option (update:h/t Bwak)

By jollyroger on Sun, 09/20/2009 - 11:38pm |

Since it appears impossible to extend Medicare to all (largely because 3/4 of the cost is charged to the fisc), why not a fallback public option.

Simply calculate the actuarial algorithms needed to render VA care self-sufficiently accessible via premium payment by non-vets. The facilities are in place—the economies of scale are already formidable and would become more so; the information technology is already cutting edge. You are way less likely to be the victim of Medical Murder at a VA hospital.

Open door, stand back, and get out of the way of the *stampede…

Best of all, per late arriving info, the influx of eager public patrons seeking single provider services will enable existing VA facilities to avoid redundancy.

*Those in the know rate VA care best in the country.based on outcomes.