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Fortunately, both the hospital and the surgeon had a "Helping Hearts" program that allowed them to forgive part of the debt. The rest Matt was able to slowly pay off once he graduated and began working full time.

What I find so frustrating about the health care debate is that people resort to cliches and scare tactics instead of being willing to look at different types of options. Invariably, you hear someone say, "Well, we certainly don't want Canada's health care system!" And I read and hear about the generally high quality of care, and the fact that no one gets turned away or gets subpar care because they don't have insurance, and I think, why is it, exactly, that we don't want that?