Reply #8: not opposed to this but people choose this route at their own risk

[NNguyenMD]

What are the risks? I have no idea I have never been hospitalized in India.

But it makes sense, it costs a fortune to train doctors, nurses, ancillary services, physical and occupational therapists in this country. If another country can do the same job cheaper than by all means its a big save.

Maybe it'll inspire the healthcare community to rethink charging someone thousands of dollars for a stay in the ICU.

In my opinion, I think the VA is currently the best model of universal healthcare. Its coverage is solid nationwide, the EMR system allows for better more efficient healthcare, and contrary to perceived thoughts of inferior quality, Veterans have by far better, more streamlined access to drugs, procedures, and mental health services than any other institutions I've worked at.

I think that the VA's of today are a good model of a future American NHS system, thats fair and reasonable. You're not going to get the million dollar work-up, but you'll still get good healthcare.