I lived in NYC for 8 years, so I know both systems firsthand. I’m lucky to now live in Tuscany, where we have excellent doctors and modern healthcare facilities. 🏥🇮🇹
But there’s a paradox: for many things, especially when I need scans or fast results, I still have to go private.
So in some cases, I’m effectively paying twice for healthcare — through very high taxation and then again privately to get timely services.The Italian system has many strengths, but there is plenty of room for efficiency and improvement. And with a tax burden that can approach 65% for some workers/business situations, it’s fair to ask where all that money is going.😱
The Bitcoin Butcher / TheBitcoinButcher
npub1rp…tjurw
2026-09-07 17:16:29 UTC
in reply to nevent1q…0zs4
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