Over 43 million Americans face the daily threat of having no health insurance coverage. Would it be better if the U.S. had a nationalized health insurance plan, like Canada, with doctors, hospitals and the health care delivery system under the control of the government? Or would nationalized health insurance hurt the U.S. economy -- and the quality of care that patients receive?

According to Robert Longley, your Guide to US Government Info/Resources:

More than 43 million U.S. citizens have no health insurance coverage.

Healthcare spending increased to four times the rate of inflation in 2003.

As healthcare costs continue to soar, and the health of Americans remains relatively poor compared to similar industrialized nations, the numbers of uninsured Americans will continue to grow.

What's the solution for American's growing healthcare problem? One option is nationalized health insurance, which makes healthcare available to all citizens but puts the healthcare industry, including doctors, hospitals and other medical provideers, under the control of the government.

Take a quick look at the pros and cons of nationalized health insurance in Robert's article: Should the U.S. Adopt a Nationalized Health Care System?

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