Healthcare Coverage: Legislation, Outcomes and Universal Coverage

More than 27 million people in the United States are uninsured, and even for some who do have insurance, it is not enough to insulate them from the significant cost of getting healthcare. Chapter 1 examines seven bills to improve Americans’ healthcare and coverage. Chapter 2 looks at a proposal to transition our healthcare system to a national single-payer model where no patient is denied necessary medical care.