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Is it correct to say that "Taiwan’s national healthcare system is very modern and very cheap."?
I find it strange to say a certain system is cheap.
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cost effective?

I wouldn't use cheap.
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Is it correct to say that "Taiwan’s national healthcare system is very modern and very cheap."?
I find it strange to say a certain system is cheap.
...affordable?
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Default Re: the healthcare system is cheap?
Good point- it depends whether you're the government or the patient.
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