Health Care Report

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.