The Wall Street Journal recently published an essay about health care reform by a British physician who compared health care for humans vs. dogs, and concluded that humans are getting the short end of the stick.  He claims that dogs have a much better health care system, including:

• Being able see any doctor you choose
• Getting an appointment right away
• Getting treated right away
• No denial of treatment
• No bureaucracy

Another point mentioned in the online comments is that dogs have much better end-of-life care - there's no lingering in a canine nursing home for years on end.  The one disadvantage for dogs?  Payment is due at the time of service - but a vet bill is a lot easier to pony up for than a hospital bill.  And I've noticed that while pediatricians no longer hand out lollipops, the vet always gives my dog a treat after a visit.