Nationalized Health Care

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This paper explains that the primary reason for the increased concern about nationalized health care is the growing demographic in the U.S. of the 60-80 year old age group and their required medical care and maintenance. The author points out that two solutions considered are a national health care system and a 'play or pay' system, each of which has its drawbacks and benefits; however, many critics feel that neither system would be advantageous for the U.S. The paper stresses that a national health care system, which forces employers to purchase health insurance could be devastating to employees because employers, who might have difficulties paying the additional costs, might have to hire fewer employees or even let some employees go.

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"Recently the state of Massachusetts has touted the fact that it is considering creating a law that forces its citizens to have health insurance. On the face of it, health insurers would probably be happy about that, after all more individuals purchasing their product would make any company happy, right? Not necessarily. Having to cover every individual, even unhealthy or at-risk individuals, could cost the firms more revenue than what they could generate with the additional customers."

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