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In health care , a workable plan means we have no choice but to build universal coverage by reforming and extending the job - based and public coverage we now have to make it work well for all Americans . In long - term care it means we ...
In health care , a workable plan means we have no choice but to build universal coverage by reforming and extending the job - based and public coverage we now have to make it work well for all Americans . In long - term care it means we ...
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WHY DO WE NEED HEALTH CARE REFORM? The American health care system is approaching a breaking point. Rapidly rising medical costs are increasing the numbers of people without health coverage and straining the system's capacity to provide ...
WHY DO WE NEED HEALTH CARE REFORM? The American health care system is approaching a breaking point. Rapidly rising medical costs are increasing the numbers of people without health coverage and straining the system's capacity to provide ...
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Executive Summary 1 2 2 2 3 WHY DO WE NEED HEALTH CARE REFORM ? Who Is Uninsured and Why ? Uninsured Workers Coverage of the Poor Who Cares for the Uninsured ? Barriers to Care Financing Care for the Uninsured Is Health Care for the ...
Executive Summary 1 2 2 2 3 WHY DO WE NEED HEALTH CARE REFORM ? Who Is Uninsured and Why ? Uninsured Workers Coverage of the Poor Who Cares for the Uninsured ? Barriers to Care Financing Care for the Uninsured Is Health Care for the ...
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Finally , our system breeds frustration - among the many who seek ways to reform it and resolve its problems . “ Allowing these health and long - term care problems to persist not only deprives millions of Americans of what they ought ...
Finally , our system breeds frustration - among the many who seek ways to reform it and resolve its problems . “ Allowing these health and long - term care problems to persist not only deprives millions of Americans of what they ought ...
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WHY DO WE NEED HEALTH CARE REFORM ? Anyone can become uninsured - regardless of age , income , or employment status . A close look at the problem shows what kinds of people are falling through the cracks ( see Figures 1 and 2 ) : • Many ...
WHY DO WE NEED HEALTH CARE REFORM ? Anyone can become uninsured - regardless of age , income , or employment status . A close look at the problem shows what kinds of people are falling through the cracks ( see Figures 1 and 2 ) : • Many ...
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Page 2 - ... savings achieved elsewhere in the federal budget, the Commission is committed to raising whatever additional revenues are necessary. B. In considering what revenue options to adopt, the Commission recommends that the choice be guided by the following three criteria: 1. The final tax package ought to be progressive, requiring a higher contribution from those most able to bear increased tax burdens. That is, families with higher incomes would be asked to contribute a greater share of their incomes...