What the Op doesn't realize is that most Americans can't afford the deductible on obamacare. So it's like not having insurance at all.
You know not what you are talking about...
Due to O-care
Your annual physical is free, no deductible
If you meet the guideline requirements, your mammograms are free, a colonoscopy is free. prostate exam is free etc with NOTHING out of your own pocket.
You had a flat rate to visit your doctor any time you were sick, from as low as $10 a visit to some plans at $40 a doctor's visit...ALL without needing to have your full deductible paid first....so yes, many plans had high deductibles, but this did not prevent anyone from seeing their Doctor for physicals or for when they were sick.
O[care encouraged people to take care of themselves BEFORE thy got really sick and hospitalized.