Summary
America's for-profit medical system is the world's most expensive. For people with good insurance, it provides high-quality care. But 45 million "working poor" Americans - and many among the 1.2 million who lost their jobs so far this year - have no coverage. They must seek charity care or do without. That's shameful.
Every other advanced democracy has universal health insurance for all citizens, suppressing costs and removing a heavy burden from employers. It's disgraceful that America cannot do as well as other countries. Incoming President Barack Obama must push with deliberate speed to create all-encompassing U.S. coverage.See the full content of this document
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Disgrace: ; 45 Million Left Out
Meanwhile, it's disturbing that many people overseas enjoy better health than Americans do...
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