Health Care Reform Overview
Issues for Debate
For the first time since 1994, when sweeping changes proposed by President Bill Clinton and others failed to be enacted, there is demonstrable interest in reforming health care in the United States. Surveys and studies show persistent problems, political leaders are debating issues and solutions, and interest groups of all persuasions are holding conferences and staking out positions. Some States have enacted their own reforms, and others are considering doing so. Interest in reform is being driven by three predominant concerns. One is coverage. By a commonly cited estimate, more than 45 million people were uninsured at some point in…
