But...but...I thought Canadian Healthcare was so much the superior

[sirs]

N.L. Premier Williams set to have heart surgery in U.S.
Kenyon Wallace, National Post
Published: Tuesday, February 02, 2010

Newfoundland Premier Danny Williams will undergo heart surgery later this week in the United States.

Mr. Williams, 59, has said nothing of his health in the media. The premier's press secretary confirmed the report Monday evening.

Deputy premier Kathy Dunderdale confirmed the treatment at a news conference Tuesday, but would not reveal the location of the operation or how it would be paid for.

Ms. Dunderdale will become acting premier while Williams is away. He is expected to be away from four to six weeks.

For many, the Premier's need for heart surgery comes as a surprise, especially in light of the fact he is an avid hockey player and has shown no outward signs of illness as of late.

On Friday, Mr. Williams met with Prime Minister Stephen Harper and while speaking to reporters seemed healthy and in good spirits.

A decision to leave Canada for the surgery, especially if it is available here, raises questions about the Premier's confidence in Newfoundland's health care system.



But why would he possibly be coming here??  Hmmmmm

[Amianthus]

Well, obviously he's coming here to highlight the poor medical conditions that all Americans face. Call it a junket.

[sirs]

ahhh, that has to be it.  Taking it to the nth level by demonstrating just how bad it is, by actually undergoing Cardiac Surgery.  Sneaky tactic, that socialist bastard.  Thanks for the clarity, Ami.           

[Kramer]

where will he go IF obamacare happens?

[kimba1]

maybe not.

wouldn`t the real question be can americans get heart surgury too.

on the issue of healthcare the subject of quality is NOT the only issue,access is the primary drive behind UHC.

but on the subject of quality isn`t cuba ahead of us?

people do go on medical vacation there.

[BT]

My guess is that the surgery is elective, ie non emergency. And he can get it done faster here.

[sirs]

But....Tee says that's the "grace" of UHC.  Everyone has to get in line.  If you have to wait months, if not years for an "elective/non-emergent" surgery, you should.  Right?

Should not the Premier being setting an example of such a superior system?

[BT]

Not if he is willing to pay the surcharge to get it done here.

[sirs]

So he shouldn't be setting an example for his people.  Is that what you're implying?

[BT]

He is, isn't he?

[kimba1]

thiers no surcharge for him to get it.

but an interest point.
how does he pay for it?
 canada system does not cover this at all.

he`s like the 2nd guys I`ve heard to get medical care in the states, but the issue of payment is never brought up

[BT]

He pays for it out of pocket, or he has coverage other than the Canadian Health system. And that is the surcharge i was referring to.

[sirs]

He is, isn't he?

Ahhhhh.........sneaky little closet capitalist bastard     

[kimba1]

if the dude is paying it out of his pocket , then how is it anyones problem?

and if it`s a private plan that`s covering it.
then still it`s not an issue since lots of americans get flown over seas by thier insurance companies for cheaper and more ADVANCE medical care.

[sirs]

You do grasp the irony here, right Kimba?