U.S Health Care

[sstterry]

The US was ranked #30 in that survey.

Venezuela was last out of 89 countries.

The best states can be viewed at https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/rankings/health-care

Arkansas was #49, and once again, thank God for Mississippi, we were not last

Hawaii was #1

That is why God created Mississippi, to give everyone else someone to look down on.

 

[Named'em Tamed'em]

Lots of people who have insurance still can't afford to go to the doctor. When I was unmarried and fresh out of school, I had a "catastrophic" plan with a $7000 deductible. I absolutely wasn't going to a doctor for anything outside of a life threatening emergency. Plenty of Americans are in the same boat. Heck, that deductible is more than the median household savings.

I had the same kind of insurance, only met my deductible 2x in 15 years with skin cancer.

 

[HDRider]

Mississippi ranks a stellar #43, with New Mexico in last place.

https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/rankings/education

Arkansas is #41

 

[Son of Butch]

Interesting link HD.
USA ranks
16 for infrastructure
19 for medicine availability
30 overall
It's the other criteria that drags it down and out of the top 20.

 

[shaz]

Interesting link HD.
USA ranks
16 for infrastructure
19 for medicine availability
30 overall
It's the other criteria that drags it down and out of the top 20.

This same site ranks California #2 in business environment. It's interesting but I wouldn't call it credible.

 

[504RP]

Congressmen all use a different health care than us low life's but we pay for the doctors and facilities of that health care that is provided for them. Supposed to be the best health care on the planet.

 

[Buck Randall]

This same site ranks California #2 in business environment. It's interesting but I wouldn't call it credible.

California has the largest economy of all US states. There's a lot more to business environment than tax rates.

 

[Son of Butch]

There's a lot more to business environment than tax rates.

IF it doesn't fit with my preconceived notions, it can't be true.

 

[shaz]

California has the largest economy of all US states. There's a lot more to business environment than tax rates.

That's why so many businesses are leaving?

 

[HDRider]

That's why so many businesses are leaving?

That is just a conspiracy theory promoted by Fox, don't cha' know

 

[HDRider]

Here are the best states to start a business:

1. Utah
2. Florida
3. Texas
4. Colorado
5. California
6. North Carolina
7. Idaho
8. Oklahoma
9. Georgia
10. Wyoming

Best States for Starting a Business 2021 | Seek Capital

Discover the best states for starting a business in 2021. Our study looks at business costs, regulations, tax rates, and more to help you decide where to start your business.

www.seekcapital.com

 

[HDRider]

 

[HDRider]

COVID-19 small business closures in Texas pegged at 32.6%

The share of Texas small businesses still closed compared to January 2020, just prior to the onset of the pandemic, stands at 32.6 percent, the 14th highest percentage among 45

www.thecentersquare.com

 

[greybeard]

Life expectancy...
I don't necessarily or always equate longevity with quality of life.

There's a big difference between being alive and living.

 

[Son of Butch]

Life expectancy...
I don't necessarily or always equate longevity with quality of life.
There's a big difference between being alive and living.

I understand what you're saying and agree to a certain extent.

My reasoning is above average health both physical and mental health is required to achieve above average longevity aka life expectancy.
Above average life expectancy includes avoiding blowing out your heart prematurely and your brains. (alcohol, drugs other forms of self inflicted damage all signs of unhappiness or unstable mental health)

 

[Son of Butch]

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COVID-19 small business closures in Texas pegged at 32.6%

The share of Texas small businesses still closed compared to January 2020, just prior to the onset of the pandemic, stands at 32.6 percent, the 14th highest percentage among 45

www.thecentersquare.com

Not sure how Covid made it into this thread... but it's proven to mutate and spread.

I thought +20% of small businesses that closed due to covid were projected to never reopen.

 

[Buck Randall]

That's why so many businesses are leaving?

Businesses leave in search of better tax rates; that's no secret. Things are expensive in California, but they wouldn't be that way if nobody wanted to be there. The infrastructure and deep pool of educated and talented workers is appealing to startups and venture capitalists.

The demise of the Californian economy has been a conservative talking point for years. It hasn't happened yet.

 

[Chevy]

Education, society and families indoctrinate members in what is best through education. ie Amish families teach biblical health laws to their children vs American society teaches children fast and cheap (McDonalds) with 32 oz big gulps as best.

Is it strange they are taking up money for an Amish family....

Amish community in need after four members of the same family perish in the storm

Funeral arrangements are being made for four members of one Amish family after they perish in the deadly storms that swept through the area Friday night.

www.wpsdlocal6.com

I'm confused about it. I thought Amish lived in their own communities and took care their own. As well as hand built their coffins, did their own funerals, had their own cemeteries. Can somebody explain this? I didn't think they paid taxes cause they lived on their own communities. ???

 

[callmefence]

Is it strange they are taking up money for an Amish family....

Amish community in need after four members of the same family perish in the storm

Funeral arrangements are being made for four members of one Amish family after they perish in the deadly storms that swept through the area Friday night.

www.wpsdlocal6.com

I'm confused about it. I thought Amish lived in their own communities and took care their own. As well as hand built their coffins, did their own funerals, had their own cemeteries. Can somebody explain this? I didn't think they paid taxes cause they lived on their own communities. ???

Pretty sure the Amish pay taxes.

 

[Chevy]

Pretty sure the Amish pay taxes.

Do Amish pay taxes? - Amish America

Amish DO pay taxes - with some exceptions One of a number of myths about the Amish is that they don’t pay taxes. Though the Amish may not always agree with the actions of the government, they generally consistently respect the laws of the state, which includes paying appropriate taxes. Short...

amishamerica.com

Your right. I watched that Amish show. I thought it said they only paid taxes when they sold to the public on their goods, trades, of course buying stuff, property, vehicles...wait what nevermind!! In that case if it's makes me feel better I don't pay taxes either. I mean only normal taxes... property, vehicle, sales, ect. Lord for bid don't forget school taxes.