The United States should provide universal healthcare to all of their citizens. Since healthcare is not universal many people have little to no access at all. According to The Commonwealth Fund, about 43% of working Americans are not properly insured, and about 9% are completely uninsured. Uninsured patients are less likely to go to the doctor for injuries or illnesses, which isn't fair. All people should have the same accessibility to those resources, without being in large amounts of debt.
This being said according to CNBC’s Sarah O’Brien about 43% of Americans are in some type of medical debt. About 16% of Americans are in at least $500 of debt, and about 12% are $10,000 or more in debt. Being in medical debt can have a significant impact
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Economically universal healthcare would reduce the financial burden of medical cost, which can then lead to increased consumer spending. If healthcare was universal the overall public health would be a lot better because a lot of sick and unwell people that can't afford it would be able to be treated. Universal healthcare also reduces the chances of someone staying at a job solely for health insurance purposes. No one wants to work at a job they hate just because they need their healthcare covered. No one should have to, all people should have equal access to …show more content…
In countries with universal health care citizens can seek health care without having a huge bill. This eliminates the financial barriers that normally prevent people from seeking help. A study by the Commonwealth Fund found that Americans are more likely to avoid medical treatment due to cost compared to citizens of other wealthy nations. (Davis, et al.). That is a very clear indication that the current healthcare system is not working and that a universal system would be best. Furthermore, universal healthcare would help improve the overall health of the population. When people have access to preventive care and medical treatment they are more likely to be healthier and maintain good health. That itself would lead to lower rates of chronic disease and a healthier population overall. In Canada where healthcare is universal, life expectancy is higher than the United States (Lasser, et al.). Having universal healthcare here may raise life