The United States is known for many things, one being the only country that doesn’t have universal healthcare. Have you or your family ever felt ill or postponed getting a prescription refill because it costs too much? Some argue that by implanting universal healthcare, people will be able to afford medical services and overall improve many people’s health. However, others argue that doing so will hurt the economy. On this website, we will examine and explore both sides of this argument to decide whether universal healthcare is a way to go about healthcare or not.
What is Universal Healthcare?
A system that allows all Americans to have access to affordable, quality healthcare despite their income and ability to pay for medical services. While a right to health care, as seen in countries such as Sweden, Hong Kong, Kuwait, could make medical services affordable for everyone, improve public health and save life’s, it could also increase the US debt and deficit, increase the wait time for medical services and raise taxes (“Pros & Cons – ProCon.org” ). This clearly presents a controversial issue on whether the United States should invest in a Universal Health care system or stay as it is through a combination of private health insurance and public health coverage such as Medicare and Medicaid (“Health Care in the United States”).
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