I think some kind of hybrid UHC plan might be the answer here in America, allowing people to keep what they have if they like it, but creating a universal pool to cover the uninsured and achieve economies of scale and increased purchasing power and efficiencies that help everyone. Or, just keep things somewhat as they are but allow the uninsured to sign up for the plan that members of Congress have (Obama's plan?). I don't know what the specific answer is, but I agree with Jack that we should be able to learn from the other major nations, all of whom have UHC, to learn what seems to work best and what doesn't, and make it work for us.

One thing is for sure. If we continue to do what we've always done, we'll continue to get what we've been getting.

It's time for change.

Imagination is everything. - Einstein