'Healthcare' is all about money and politics.... and when it comes to politics, I am eclectic, and take from both sides of the isle. In the last 5 years or so, you will see me side more with Ron Paul, than either party. But here I think I'm on my own...
I think a government should:
1.) Ensure that its constituents are free to do whatever they want, as long as it doesn't affect anyone else's rights, or the environment.
2.) Offer 'free' education to its citizens, of all ages.
3.) Protect the environment for future generations/No 'Tragedy of the Commons'
4.) Offer a stable organization/network/framework upon which to operate
5.) Pay for 'free' healthcare for those in need, by allowing the person to choose their provider, from among non-profit companies with contracts with the govt, at fixed and agreed up rates, for services rendered. This would ensure that providers who do a good job will get business, and those that don't fall out of the system.
...