Universal Health Care Reform

Socialized medicine became synonymous with Communism and used as a scare tactic to evoke fear in those that supported universal healthcare. Despite Truman’s best efforts to create a new healthcare system that would include all classes of society, some members of Congress would not even consider it. Republican senator Taft made his opinion heard when he declared, “I consider it socialism.” (Palmer). Though a national healthcare policy was never put into effect, two popular programs were derived from the efforts: Medicare and Medicaid. Still in effect today, Medicaid and Medicare address the need for healthcare among the elderly and those living in poverty. Just as universal healthcare remains highly controversial, Medicaid and Medicare …show more content…
It is time they stop lining their pockets with dirty money from lobbyist and start acting on behalf of the citizens. People want change, but at the same time, they are scared of real change. Obamacare is not national health care, but it is a start and it might be the catalyst this country needs to get things going in the right direction. Why not look at other countries and their healthcare plans as a start? Perhaps, the US could look no further than right next door, as in Canada. What could it hurt, eh? Canada uses what is called a single-payer system. Single-payer systems are not a new concept, numerous politicians and organizations have expressed their support for them throughout the years. Unlike the large deductibles and co-pays that Americans pay on top of their premiums, single-payer systems provide comprehensive coverage without deductibles or copayments (Gaffney). When talking to people about single-payer systems, there is a …show more content…
Long-term savings will help to stabilize the healthcare system and allow for investing in the future of US healthcare along with lowering patient costs.
Options are limited and the stability of the US healthcare system is dangling by a thread. Universal and national healthcare programs have lost all credibility and remain a symbol of total government control. However, the Affordable Care Act is lackluster and falls short of providing Americans with the help they so desperately need. Americans are constantly told that healthcare is too expensive and that a universal plan would put the country in debt; meanwhile, healthcare corporations are making record profits and putting patients last. Moving forward with change is never easy, but it must be done to achieve progress. A single-payor system is a smart choice for America and a great choice for the