The strong Canadian dollar

Is lending itself to Canadians flocking to the US for more accessible health care:

A soaring loonie isn’t just good news for cross-border shoppers looking for a good deal on running shoes and plasma televisions.

Suddenly private health care in the U.S. is 30% more affordable.

American clinics have always been an option for patients in this province who want speedier access to health care than our one-tier public system can offer. What’s more, this province has a doctor shortage. The U.S. does not.

(via a reader tip)

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