What Are The Pros And Cons Of Universal Health Care

In an era where people aren’t afraid of sharing their opinions, the topic of right to health care still brings up strong debates. The articles, Pro and Cons of Universal Health Care by Formosa Post and Promoting Health as a Human Right in the Post-ACA United States by Andrea S. Christopher and Dominic Caruso take opposing sides on the right to health care. Although both articles defended strongly, the second article contributed more detailed evidence in its argument promoting universal health care. The article siding with health care won simply because of its overall view on how the new health care system would improve the United States as a whole.“Universal is the type of health care plan where every member of society can receive health coverage..” (Formosa Post, Pros and Cons of Universal Health Care). Right to health care provides medical assistance to all legal citizens who need medical attention without questioning the patient in need. Although the opposing side stated “...universal health care systems suggests that a universal scheme may lead to enhanced access to care, improved efficiency and equity, and better health outcomes” (Christopher and

With a society where healthcare is free, “people will work more when they live healthier lives which allow them to contribute as much as they can to the nation’s economy” (Formosa Post, Pros and Cons of Universal Health Care). Along the lines of helping the economy, “As of 2011, about 59.9% of Americans were enjoying health insurance through their employer in the private sector” (Formosa Post, Pros and Cons of Universal Health Care). Free health care will open doors for citizens to open small businesses freely without closing down due to fear of losing health care insurance, helping raise the self-employment rate in the United