The Importance Of Universal Healthcare

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Would it be just great governance, the ability to provide health care for all Americans or do our nation’s leaders see the country as just all for one, and not one for all. This nation would not function effectively if poorer Americans were to die out. Yet the insurance, pharmaceutical corporations, greedy lawyers and companies are more concerned with filling their pockets. Without a middle and lower sector of society, America would collapse. Therefore America can do more to supply healthcare for all Americans and develop a systems to provide universal coverage just as many nations have. Furthermore, universal coverage means that “all people receive the health services they need without suffering financial hardship when paying for them” (Universal …show more content…

Can America stand-alone if the middle class were to deny their quality service. Hence “not only does the U.S. fare worse in terms of infant mortality and life expectancy than other developed nations, it also tops the list for deaths that are considered preventable with timely and appropriate treatment.” (“Better Care). What is it to deny someone the right to healthcare, is it a death list there waiting to be placed on, or poverty stricken just because they cannot afford the given care from doctors and the government who chooses not to give a helping …show more content…

Some coverages only doctor visits, physicals, outpatient care, lab test and prescription drugs and so forth. What does other countries such and Canada, Cuba and America offer and doesn’t offer when it comes to healthcare services. Canada who believes that healthcare be rewarded to all covers “Primary care, all specialists' services, all hospital services, Dental surgery and Emergency ambulance use” (“Healthcare Systems”). But it does not cover dental services, medications, prescription eyeglass and private hospital rooms. Whereas Cuba provides “all medical treatments, services as well as medicines.” (“Healthcare Systems”). Which is good for the people who cannot afford healthcare and can. However they don’t provide medical accessories such as wheelchair, eyeglasses, and crutches. America on the other hand offers “Ambulatory patient services, Emergency services, Hospitalization, Maternity and newborn care, behavioral health treatment, Prescription drugs, Pediatric services and Laboratory services. (“Healthcare Systems”). Although may sound like a lot is offered these advantages are mainly paid for through private insurance companies. The American healthcare system does not cover long term, dental care, Eye examination and

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