Executive Summary

The American taxpayer requires excellent healthcare with greater access and affordability resulting in longevity and greater quality of life. We focus on policy, requirements, legislation, and funding that is quantitatively tracked by metrics and managed with methods similar to developing a complex multi-billion dollar military system.

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Problem Statement

Inadequate Coverage: Millions remain without coverage, leading to delayed care.
Financial Toxicity: High out-of-pocket costs force many to forgo essential treatments.
Inequitable Access: Disparities exist based on income and geography.
Systemic Inefficiency: High administrative costs and poor performance.
Preventable Mortality: Lack of coverage causes thousands of avoidable deaths.
Aging Populations: Systems are struggling to adapt to demographic shifts.
Political Resistance: Opposition and a complex, deeply entrenched mix of public and private sectors.

Top Ranked Countries for Universal Healthcare

Top-ranked countries for having the best universal healthcare often excel in access, equity, and outcomes. Australia, Netherlands, and the UK are at the top for overall system performance, though specific rankings vary by report and metrics.

Australia: Often ranks first overall for strong access, equity, and health outcomes.
Netherlands: Praised for its accessible system with quick access to basic care and strong performance in efficiency.
United Kingdom (UK): Known for excellent administrative efficiency and good overall performance, despite some variations in care process rankings.
New Zealand: Consistently ranks high, particularly in care process and health outcomes.
France: Offers high-quality care, balancing public and private options, and is noted for low ER wait times.
Canada: A strong performer overall, though sometimes noted for longer wait times for specific procedures.
Sweden & Germany: Both highly regarded for quality, equity, and broad coverage, with Germany often cited for strong innovation.
Taiwan: Recognized for its comprehensive, affordable system and preventing medical bankruptcy.

Key Characteristics

Universal Coverage: Everyone has access to care, regardless of ability to pay.
Strong Primary Care: Emphasis on accessible general practitioners.
Cost Control: Systems manage costs effectively, preventing catastrophic medical debt.

What You Can Do

Write or call your Senator or Congressman.
Click Take Action Now! to address to emphasize your desire for:
1. Automatic enrollment (coverage by default, not by paperwork).
2. No gaps and no churn (life events should not break care).
3. Affordability you can feel (real caps on out-of-pocket costs).
4. Simple administration (less billing warfare, fewer denials, less confusion.
5. Timely access (primary care, mental health, and specialists).
6. Lower drug costs (end the price gouging).
7. Accountability (clear rights, timeliness, and remedies).
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