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BBC News - US House passes key healthcare reform bill The US House of Representatives has narrowly voted to pass a landmark healthcare reform bill at the heart of President Barack Obama's agenda. The bill was passed by 219 votes to 212, with no Republican backing, after hours of fierce...

BBC News - US halts Haiti victim evacuations in 'medical bill row'

Are sickly Brits asking too much of Spain? Telegraph Blogs This is interesting, Edna.

Oh, I do agree. There is no perfect solution really. In an ideal world, everyone would get treated for free. Sadly, there are plenty of people that will miss out on life saving treatment, whether they be a British tax payer or a health tourist. This is a personal bugbear and probably a bit...

I would imagine that a lot of it would be the blame of front line staff, but then how can you turn someone away that is in desperate need of medical assistance?

I was not saying that the scheme was a success. I was merely pointing out that they are not willingly inviting people over to have a free operation and then paying for their flight home. I was not aiming to get all politico as I am far from being a fan of the current government. This is...

I am sure it is great, if you can afford it. Perhaps the US should follow the Cuban model.

According to the BBC, nobody knows. Apart from Helter Skelter, apparently. Although ministers (back in 2004) did believe it was a problem. However, "Figures from CCI legal services, a debt collection service, put the cost at anything between £50m and £200m each year." BBC NEWS | Health | Are...

It doesn't surprise me that there is such opposition to this bill. Look how long it took the US to react to the devastation of New Orleans?

I believe measures have been taken to stop that sort of practice.