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Originally Posted by Medmech
Being in the VA system I do agree with most of the findings but d not agree with peoples perception of the VA. Those being but not limited to:
1. Many of the doctors and specialist work very cheap or pro bono which may skew the numbers. A large number of the doctors and nurses are active duty or reservist that work for a fraction of what the private sector pays. In many cases I think that the doctors and nurses are superior to their civilian counterparts simply because they have brains and a sense of servitude also many finish out their careers in the VA system so the experience level is much higher than the civilian system.
2. The VA is not a "public" system, its a system for people who have served in the US military and their dependents, just like a company sponsored HMO
3. The VA does not have to deal with the legal system like private hospitals.
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Good info. The VA is not public but it's operation is not much like HMOs in general, best I can tell. Sort of acts like an ideal public health care plan would, but that's IMO and there's a lot I don't know. (cheering arises around the nation as those last 6 words are read)