Facts About Health Care

• Nearly 46 million Americans have no health insurance, and most are working families.
• In 2004, America's health care bill was $1.8 trillion, and that cost is expected to rise.
• Hospital charges for serious illnesses, accidents or premature births can reach more than $100,000.
• Some places in the U.S. simply don't have enough healthcare providers to serve everyone's needs. More than 10% of Americans say they don't have a place to go when they need care.
• The quality of care we get often depends on where we live and who we are. Evidence shows that quality of care is sometimes related to race, ethnicity, and income.”