Essays on the benefits of free healthcare in the United States

“It's time for the US to guarantee healthcare to all” Senator Bernie Sanders argues that the current U.S. healthcare system is exorbitantly expensive and inequitable. He advocates for a Medicare for All plan to provide comprehensive coverage without out-of-pocket expenses, aiming to save lives and reduce costs. Link: theguardian.comtheguardian.com

“Universal Healthcare in the United States of America: A Healthy Debate” Dr. Abdul El-Sayed discusses the pros and cons of free healthcare in the U.S., highlighting how it could improve access, reduce costs, and enhance public health outcomes. Link: pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

“Universal Health Care: The Benefits of Implementation in the United States” Open Washington outlines the advantages of universal health coverage, including improved access to care, prevention of chronic diseases, reduced medical bills, and protection against future health crises. Link: openwa.pressbooks.pubopenwa.pressbooks.pub+1knowledge.wharton.upenn.edu+1

“Universal Healthcare's Pros and Cons” Intuit Credit Karma article examines how free healthcare can lower costs for citizens and providers, remove career barriers related to health insurance, and promote a healthier population through preventive care. Link: creditkarma.comcreditkarma.com

“Universal Health Coverage: An Economist's Perspective” Minnesota House of Representatives publication discusses the economic implications of universal health care, emphasizing efficiency and equity as key considerations in the debate. Link: house.mn.govhouse.mn.gov

“Universal health coverage and universal access” World Health Organization (WHO) article explains the concepts of universal health coverage and access, highlighting affordability, accessibility, and acceptability in achieving health equity. Link: pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

“Universal Health Coverage: The Benefits of Implementation in the United States” Open Washington article discusses how free health coverage can lead to better health outcomes, financial protection, and overall societal benefits.
Link: openwa.pressbooks.pubopenwa.pressbooks.pubpmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov+1who.int+1

“Universal Health Care | Pros, Cons, Debate, Arguments, Medicare...” Britannica ProCon
presents arguments for and against universal health care, providing potential impacts on cost, access, and quality of care.
Link: britannica.comtheweek.com+7britannica.com+7pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov+7theweek.com

“Does the U.S. Need Universal Health Care?” - Knowledge at Wharton article explores the necessity of free health care in the U.S., discussing how it could enhance individual freedom and reduce reliance on charitable funding for medical expenses.
Link: knowledge.wharton.upenn.eduknowledge.wharton.upenn.edu

“Health Care As a Human Right” - American Bar Association piece argues that health care should be considered a fundamental human right, critiquing the U.S. system for treating health as a commodity rather than a right. Link: americanbar.orgamericanbar.org

“Universal Health Coverage (UHC)” World Health Organization (WHO) outlines the principles of universal health coverage, emphasizing its role in achieving health equity and improving overall health outcomes globally. Link: who.int

12. “Study: More Than 335,000 Lives Could Have Been Saved During Pandemic if US Had Universal Health Care”

Publisher: Yale School of Public Health
Summary: A study suggesting that a single-payer health care system could have saved over 335,000 lives during the COVID-19 pandemic and significantly reduced healthcare costs.
Link: ysph.yale.eduysph.yale.edu