Here are some insights on socialized medicine from Canada. Soon Americans will be taking "medical vacations." I was familiar with that concept, but I had never thought about "wait-list" insurance. Once Obamacare is up and running I expect a lot of people will be going to India for treatment. Israel might get into the game also, if it survives the Iranian nuclear threat. It will be tough on Canadians, since they will no longer be able to get timely treatment in the USA. Obamacare could well have the effect of ending the Canadian system.