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> that you cannot really bypass the supply-demand law.

So you really think that the demand for, say, hip replacements, will grow indefinitely because the recipients don’t have to pay money for it?

> the nature compensates by limiting supply.

Which nature, and how does it limit supply? I can’t think of any reasonable interpretation of that statement that makes any sense.

There's nothing inherent in single payer systems that forces long wait times. And in my experience (Sweden), when you need care you get it. That in contrast with that it proved almost impossible to get to see an in-network doctor when I lived in Michigan.



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