It has become painfully clear that our nation’s health care system is basically dysfunctional and has resulted in roughly 45 million Americans being currently without health insurance. This number is steadily increasing as the unemployment rate continues to climb, and experts say that change must not, and cannot, wait any longer. Some feel that the government is the answer to solving the health insurance crisis, but that major changes must be made. If our health care system were to become a Medicare for all, then Medicare must be fixed. Currently it is prone to fraud and error, and heavy administrative costs due to the more than 7,000 billing codes. The size and complexity of the program has led to overpayments and made it an easy target for fraud. Experts feel that if the program gained leadership and were simplified to eliminate many of the errors and fraudelent activities, that the program could in theory work for America. Do you agree? Is Medicare for all Americans the path the nation will take?

1. Kirsten Says:
   April 22nd, 2009 at 11:41 am

   Medicare is such a headache. Until they fix that program, I don’t think they can effectively bring a new program on board.

2. Bud L Says:
   April 22nd, 2009 at 12:39 pm

   I agree with Kirsten. I think that a concerted debate must “rage” on this issue and that an intelligent solution should be put before the public then let them decide. The State is not the solution if for no other reason than once it puts a program of this magnitude in place it will be cast in concrete. Sure everyone want people to have access to health care. But at what price?