The president was also fortunate to have the high-tech facilities of the Walter Reed hospital so close by. People living in rural parts of the US may have to travel vast distances to get medical treatment.
"The ability of using telemedicine to address this gap is limited, as nearly 55% of rural households do not have broadband internet access . Rural places are also vulnerable because they lack access to the interstate system, making transportation of patients, health providers, and supplies difficult and time consuming."The president had no such transportation worries. He travelled to hospital in a private helicopter, Marine One, which took off from the White House lawn.
One man in rural Kansas told local radio station KCUR-FM that he was landed with a $80,000 bill for an air ambulance when he got severely ill with coronavirus complications in April. The bill was later resolved and he did not have to pay, but only after extensive wrangling between the provider and his insurer.
"During the height of the pandemic, we left people home who didn't fit certain critical criteria," he adds. Though he says the pressure has since eased in the city, as case numbers have fallen.
You don’t need exceptional healthcare to beat Covid. How many people in England tested positive too how many actually die? Hardly any. Wake the fuck up people.
I’m no supporter but let’s be clear here it’s not ‘Trump’s health care’ its the health care of the president of the United States. Any president has/would receive the same. Inequalities in the US, yes, but this is BBC Trump bashing, wrong.
BBC. I thought your new gov.was sacking all biased Staff?You all wanted him to die, he did not. You are now upset that he did not. Go get your sick, bitter and twisted minds sorted out. 🇺🇸 💕💕 T🇬🇧R🇬🇧U🇬🇧M🇬🇧P 💕💕 🇺🇸2020 Get Ready For 🇬🇧
the worst ever leader in the western world. memo to twitter is he worse than Putin
Why should he get better treatment, he’s just another human being no different from anyone else, everyone deserves access to good healthcare.
I'm guessing all world leaders get better medical care by virtue of their position. I doubt you would see any of our leaders waiting in line at A&E.
He's the president. Would you be making this comparison if Hilary won? No younwould not. DefundBBC
The US health system is the worst in the world my sons father in-law is 72 has stage 4 lung cancer and his family is crowd funding to pay for the treatment he had whilst being pushed around 3 different hospitals don't worry they are all remortgaging their homes to pay
Oh do shut up, let’s look at Royals healthcare v their subjects
So - Elected President meant 2 sit in waiting room of local medical centre now OR he elitist. 'No agenda' BBC ? If he HAD media wld hv condemed him 4 putting others in waiting room at security risk if someone decided 2 take a shot.
He ripped Obama care apart yet enjoys public transport, public health care all at the expense of the US tax payer. Someone should work out the cost of his little trip from WH to hospital & back. Millions I would say.
Cv19 test
The Pedo criminal Org. Bought & paid for by The Gates of HeLl.
great job bbc
Your resistance to democracy is failing BBC.....just like it did with your attempt to stop Brexit......the American people will make you realise that soon. L.A. Not Redneckville, but L.A.
All Oredidrnt’s receive the same type of care at Walter Reed Hospital! Thank goodness for it’s availability for our commander in Chief🇺🇸
The BBC are pathetic.
Should not your tag be: The Congress's healthcare vs the average American's? Healthcare takes place on a sidewalk. Medical care takes place on medical real estate.
Embarrassed
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The biggest difference - he is paid for by taxpayers and continues when he leaves his job. Trump and the Republicans have made priority 1 before the election, confirming a Supreme Court nominee who they hope will throw Trump the election and repeal the Affordable Care Act.
Bull💩. 🤣🤣🤣 I would get same treatment just not presidantial suite with secret service.
He’s enjoying the fruit of taxes paid by suckers.
Deux poids, deux mesures.
Trump 2020 ❤️
I'm well below average with my healthcare, happy to be able to have something though. Trumpass wants to take what I barely have and can afford away from me and my daughter.
He's the president. His health is simply more important than the average person
With is all that for when you should be making your face seen u are a no-show 🥱👎🏿
Now do the average American's healthcare v the average Briton's, with emphasis on wait times...
So I guess its an issue that he has secret service to. Maybe because he's the leader of the free world?