> Even Canada, which has national healthcare for residents, will bill nonresidents who visit an ER.
Even Canada? Canada by its location would be at acute risk for medical tourism from the US, if it didn't bill for ER treatment. That problem isn't as big for Europe, Australia, etc.
That makes sense, I agree. The "even" was more given its reputation: most Europeans I know are not surprised that the US sends large bills for ER visits, but don't expect the same from Canada.
I could almost imagine a financially manageable system where Canada gave free ER care to anyone except Americans, but that would produce obvious political problems.
Even Canada? Canada by its location would be at acute risk for medical tourism from the US, if it didn't bill for ER treatment. That problem isn't as big for Europe, Australia, etc.