Health Care (2)

Apparently, a majority of Americans

favor Universal Health Care, that is

a system that provides insurance

by a Federal agency for health care.

Often labelled single payer insurance,  

the program would eliminate health

insurance from private businesses

and set all criteria for coverage.

Employer contribution to premiums

will cease, offset by wage increases.

A general tax will be instituted to

assure that all people are covered.

Similar to the present Medicare,

repayment rates will be set for

all health care providers, who

must follow approved treatments.

Gradually, the federal government

will own all hospitals and clinics,

as philanthropic support ceases

to finance facilities and improvements.

Probably most health care providers

will become employees of the

government and will no doubt

form unions for collective bargaining.

As health care ceases to be private,

the attraction of practicing medicine

as a career will lead to less quality

in aspirants for medical positions.

In short, the entire sector of

health care in our country will

experience a diminution of

dedication and innovation.

Everyone will be insured, but not

everyone will be treated well, as

they face rigidity in practice and

pressure to control costs.