#241 The Public Healthcare System in The U.S.

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Die Informationen in diesem Text sind veraltet – die 10 Euro Praxisgebühr gibt es nicht mehr. Der Rest ist weiterhin korrekt. Marcelo, Ekaette und einige andere haben mich gebeten, über das deutsche Gesundheitssystem zu sprechen. Das ist gar nicht so einfach, weil es ein sehr kom ...  Afficher plus