Korcok M
CMAJ. 1997 Sep 15;157(6):767-70.
As waiting lists turn "touching it out" into a treatment option in Canada, more patients are willingly paying for prompt medical care in the US. Thanks to managed care and increased competition, the cost of care south of the border is dropping and referral brokers can often offer discounted prices to Canadians. Milan Korcok reports that American facilities are actively soliciting medical business from Canadians who have grown frustrated at having to wait for hospital beds, test, referrals and treatment.
由于等候名单使“自行解决”在加拿大成为一种治疗选择，越来越多的患者愿意在美国支付即时医疗服务的费用。得益于管理式医疗和竞争加剧，边境以南的医疗费用正在下降，转诊经纪人通常可以为加拿大人提供折扣价。米兰·科尔库克报道称，美国医疗机构正在积极招揽对等待病床、检查、转诊和治疗感到沮丧的加拿大人的医疗业务。
