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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.”

 

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