text: I am grateful for the Canadian Healthcare system. That said, I am conflicted when considering that I can buy virtually anything except more timely healthcare in Canada which is really all I really want at my age. Quality of life does not include waiting months in agony for a new hip or knee when I can get one almost overnight in the US.
  
  One or two sanctioned hospitals in Canada that are completely self-financing would provide a much needed resource and allow those able to due so to opt out of the queue for services at taxpayer expense.