Universal healthcare is a fundamental right no citizen should be denied. As citizens residing in the United States we should be able to have easy access to receive the proper medical care and attention we need, when needed. The United States should consider implementing a universal healthcare program because not only would many residents benefit from it, but also the United States. According to the Australian Journal, “A reform package based on Medicare would also promote national recovery by creating 2.6 million new jobs, infusing $317 billion in new business and public revenues, and injecting $100 billion more in wages into the US economy.” But what exactly is universal healthcare? Universal healthcare is, “…a specific type of health care
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The main controversy against implementing a universal healthcare program that many individuals argue is the increase of government deficit. According to the editorial board from The Washington Post, “…Urban Institute figured that it would raise government by spending by $32 trillion over 10 years, requiring a tax increase…” Even now with the basic healthcare programs that the government provides for its residents, for instance, Medical, Medicare, Medicaid, there is a great toll on the government deficit. By carrying out a universal healthcare program, the government expenses and deficit would increase drastically. In addition, not only would this affect the government, but taxpayers as well. Since taxes would be rising, in times of financial trouble, many families can have a hard time sustaining themselves. Another argument individuals dispute is, if resident were to receive free medical coverage, they would not be able to take advantage of it right away, many components would need to be taken into consideration before passing such a program. Citizens who would want to participate in the act, would have to follow certain protocols, such as those found in the Affordable Care Act. In addition, doctor visits would get prolonged as wait time increases, as well as the quality of service. Since these sorts of programs are run by the government, many times there are not sufficient funds to provide individuals with the quality medical care they deserve. Because everyone is going to be receiving free medical services, the ability to receive treatments in a fair amount of time will diminish, due to the limited staff available: doctors and nurses. For example, in an article written by Dr. Kalpana DePasquale she witnessed that, “There is only one primary care doctor for every 1,000 Canadians, and this is
The main controversy against implementing a universal healthcare program that many individuals argue is the increase of government deficit. According to the editorial board from The Washington Post, “…Urban Institute figured that it would raise government by spending by $32 trillion over 10 years, requiring a tax increase…” Even now with the basic healthcare programs that the government provides for its residents, for instance, Medical, Medicare, Medicaid, there is a great toll on the government deficit. By carrying out a universal healthcare program, the government expenses and deficit would increase drastically. In addition, not only would this affect the government, but taxpayers as well. Since taxes would be rising, in times of financial trouble, many families can have a hard time sustaining themselves. Another argument individuals dispute is, if resident were to receive free medical coverage, they would not be able to take advantage of it right away, many components would need to be taken into consideration before passing such a program. Citizens who would want to participate in the act, would have to follow certain protocols, such as those found in the Affordable Care Act. In addition, doctor visits would get prolonged as wait time increases, as well as the quality of service. Since these sorts of programs are run by the government, many times there are not sufficient funds to provide individuals with the quality medical care they deserve. Because everyone is going to be receiving free medical services, the ability to receive treatments in a fair amount of time will diminish, due to the limited staff available: doctors and nurses. For example, in an article written by Dr. Kalpana DePasquale she witnessed that, “There is only one primary care doctor for every 1,000 Canadians, and this is