Universal reconciliation

better off adopting a universal health care system. The Unites States is the only industrialize nation that does not provide universal health care for its citizens. In many views, the health care system costs too much, covers less and dismisses too many. Why is it that many of us seem to inherit a unique ideology, that health care must be “earned,” no matter how much or how little control a person has over their health status? There is a stigma…

Music Accountability When the world was introduced to the cassette tape, we thought it was amazing. We never would’ve thought we’d be streaming music live via internet. With the help of places like iTunes, Spotify, and other things, streaming and downloading music is a daily task. But is this a completely positive fact of life? Downloading music online has become a past-time in America. Tons and tons of teenagers do it daily. Most don 't realize the consequence for us or the artists and some…

The US Health System is one the most expensive in the world. The US population pays a large sum of money to get what? Poor Quality, little to no insurance coverage and poor access to care. The US population needs health care coverage and insurance plans to stay healthy, to work and to be a productive member in society. The healthcare system as a whole is lacking the watchfulness that it needs to care for the people that live here. We need to make a change in how we provide care for those who…

social justice was heard. Uncertain of the right path to take, the government looked to Dr. Hsiao, a Chinese expat Harvard professor, for help to find their way to build a true health care system. By 1995, the Taiwanese government opened its first universal health care system to its 11 million citizens. Their new system borrowed existing practices of other countries creating another patchwork, but this time with intent and purpose. Similar to the Bismarck model, Taiwanese government mandates…

Unlike many other countries in South Asia, Sri Lanka is one of the original minimally industrialized countries to establish universal health care, along with free education, increased social mobility, and robust equality among genders. Compared to countries with similar stages of economic improvement, Sri Lanka has been able to obtain exceedingly high standards since gaining its independence. By implementing policies which are welfare-oriented, these standards of health care expansion and…

Chuck Boyce sends letter to U.S. Senators with ideas for Healthcare Reform Republican Senate candidate Chuck Boyce today announced that he would be sending out a letter to U.S. Senators regarding the Healthcare bill currently up for debate on the Senate Floor in Congress. While Republicans have the numbers in the Senate, the party seems to be split on how they reform healthcare properly while also fulfilling their campaign promises to ‘repeal and replace’ Obamacare. For seven years, the…

because of the high costs and expenses. That is why people want a universal healthcare program that will help any person in need of medical treatment. However, others argue that the quality of healthcare provided ill decrease because of the quantity needed. The cost will be split evenly between people, but this will make efforts less meaningful for doctors, nurses, and other medical professions. Those who believe that the universal healthcare should be implemented care for the safety and well…

In today's society, healthcare is a very controversial issue in the United States. Although there are many different kinds of health insurance companies, many U.S. citizens still cannot afford basic health care services. The movie Sicko. Dir. Michael Moore. 2007 film vividly depicts the harsh reality of many Americans getting denied treatment by many of our U.S. health insurance companies. The U.S. health care system and single payer health care system have minor similarities, but more so differ…

Tommy Douglas an Influential Hero in Canada’s History Tommy Douglas was a man of great determination and influence, because of this he helped Canada be shaped into the wonderful country that it is today. His determination helped influence our universal medicare by allowing hospital care for everyone, regardless of their economic or social situation. He had so much influence, that people really listened to him and his passionate speeches. Therefore, Tommy Douglas’ determination changed the way…

First off, what is the Affordable Care Act/ObamaCare and how did this affect people's lives? This was a government owned insurance that was supposed to be ‘providing better and more effective healthcare to Americans’ and more. This was officially passed on June 28th 2010, when President Barack Obama was in office, after 2010 millions of people did save money from their insurance around the country. There were also millions of people who lost insurance and panicked over ObamaCare. Why you might…