Down with statism

Edward Spalton highlights one example of the baleful effect of a local authority on a primary school.

And Demetrius discusses the inflexibilities of NHS administration, worsened by clunky computer systems.

By contrast

Over the Atlantic a bunch of guys got together, hired a few people and looked at what was what. Because of the USA medical insurance system it is just as vital to have accurate up to date records that enable care and the relevant finance to pay for it. Yes it is money driven but given the USA legal system it is accuracy driven.

For a tiny fraction of the cost of our NHS efforts they have come up with a system, put together in four or so years, that meets many, if not all, of the requirements and allows a much more reliable way of dealing with patients. Critically, it involves the patient in the process and can be updated continually.

Down with state provision.