That's an odd statement. It came from someone who seemed to be accusing Chrstians of not actually following Christ (see original article here). Apparently the one who who made the initial claim thinks that Christians who think people should pay something for the healthcare they receive are not very good Christians. That's what I can gather. It's a strange accusation that works because it is vague enough to not really mean anything but emotionally charged enough to incite passion.
Honestly I think it is a false comparison to measure Christian opinions of the medical system to Jesus doing miracles. The Creator of the universe who maintains everything simply by the power of His will (Colossians 1) can heal at will with ease. A human doctor requires application of skill, learning, and resources. All of this takes time and and is not without cost.
If the issue is whether or not a person should get free healthcare or because they already pay premiums they shouldn't need a co-pay, that is really a issue of practicality and economics. Sure, there are certainly some moral and principle issue that would relate to those questions, but I think we would find the major point Jesus might address would have more to do with the personal faith and attitude of the individuals involved (doctor, patient, and insuror) than with the technicalities of how the medical service is received and necessary costs are addressed.
I believe different Christians of equally devout faith could find various solutions to this particular problem, none of which would necessarily be sinful or "anti-Christian." But it is simply an error to claim there is some comparison between Jesus doing miracles and Christians holding a certain view on how the healthcare system should function. Those are two completely separate issues.
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