Don't think you'll ever have equal health care. No matter what kind of system you put in place, there will always be free loaders. And, if this so called Dhimmtude is true, and any religious sect is immune to paying into it, deny them any coverage. Let them pay out of pocket.
I had a similar experience as powderman. I had hernia surgery, and what my insurance didn't cover, I was responsible for about $1200. I made a couple payments, and was called by a lady from the hospital, in the billing dept. She asked if I would come in, and bring my 1040's. She looked them over, and the $800 I still owed, was wiped off. Couldn't ask for better than that. gypsyman