Boy it would be nice if the government government could supply the best healthcare and spread that cost over all the taxpayers. That sounds like the best arrangement...except, then the government would be deciding what is the best healthcare, what procedures and surgeries are acceptable, and how much the doctor is allowed to make. Then, the rich people would hire the best doctors to treat them on the side. The smartest doctors would not go for the government deal and just work for private pay. We'd be stuck with the second rate doctors and the government deciding what treatment is best. And, you better live the lifestyle the government approves of, or you will not be eligable for even the second rate care.