Topics: Health, U.S.
Public Release Date: September 16, 2008
While U.S. spending on health care is a considerable portion of its GDP, many Americans are underinsured or excluded from health care entirely. Many argue health coverage is best left to private companies and hospitals that will operate with the efficiency and innovation that are the bedrock of a free market. Others cite medical care as a fundamental right, like education and security, and thus coverage should be regulated and fairly allocated by government. Is universal health coverage the federal government’s responsibility?
ARGUING YES:
Art Kellermann: Chair in Policy Analysis at RAND Health
Paul Krugman: Professor of Economics and International Affairs at Princeton University, Centenary Professor at the London School of Economics, Op-Ed Columnist for the New York Times
Michael Rachlis: Physician and Health Policy Analyst
ARGUING NO:
Michael F. Cannon: Cato Institute’s Director of Health Policy Studies
Sally Pipes: CEO & President of the Pacific Research Institute
John Stossel: FOX Business News Anchor & Commentator
MODERATOR-IN-CHIEF:
John Donvan: Emmy award-winning journalist