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Americans Ponder National Health Plan |
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Thursday, 22 February 2007 |
(angus reid) - Adults in the United States are divided over a proposed change to their medical services, according to a poll by Rasmussen Reports. 42 per cent of respondents oppose a single payer national health plan overseen by the federal government, while 33 per cent are in favour.
Health care in the U.S. is based on a system of benefits provided by employers, as well as the Medicare and Medicaid programs which allocate health insurance for the elderly, disabled and poor. Around 45 million Americans are uninsured. 66 per cent of respondents believe the nation’s health insurance problems are very serious. Read More
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