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> There is a public healthcare system that is paid for by taxes.

I wouldn't call that "liberal" and "deregulated". At least no according to US political-speak. Providing a free alternative and thus competing with the health insurance companies is a pretty obvious involvement in the health care by the government.

That is a sane option and I like it. We have enough regulation and involvement but it just stops short of actually offering a viable free alternative. So the government sticks its fingers in the pie and makes a mess then the health insurance companies do the same and in the end the citizens get screwed.