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Health Care Report
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Congress directed the Citizens' Health Care Working Group to prepare a report to provide all Americans with a basic set of information to help start a national discussion on health care and lead to solid ideas and recommendations for creating a health care system that works for all Americans. The Health Report to the American People can be found, in full, by clicking here. A snapshot of the report is found below.
Contents of the Health Report
A Snapshot of Health Care Issues in America
- Health care is getting more expensive - and costs keep going up.
- Quality of care falls short of the mark.
- Many Americans don't have access to health care services.
- These problems work together to cause serious consequences for our society.
- Exploring options.
Health Isn't Guaranteed-We Are All at Risk
- Services we all need.
- Different people, different needs.
Sharply Rising Costs
- We're spending hundreds of billions of dollars on health care - and the numbers keep going up.
- We all pay for health care.
- Numerous factors contribute to rising costs.
- We all feel the burden.
Quality Shortcomings
- Our care doesn't always meet medical standards.
- Disparities are pervasive.
Access Problems: Not Getting the Health Care You Need
- Millions don't have coverage.
- Sudden changes can eliminate coverage.
- No insurance = less care and more problems.
- It could be anyone - even you.
What is Being Done?
- Comprehensive approaches.
- Targeted approaches.
- Longer-term changes.
- The road ahead.
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