As described in this chapter, the U.S. health care system underwent a significant reform in 2010. However, many people still oppose the plan. Many conservatives would like to repeal the plan and...

As described in this chapter, the U.S. health
care system underwent a significant reform in
2010. However, many people still oppose the
plan. Many conservatives would like to repeal
the plan and reinstitute a larger emphasis on the
private market. Many liberals would like to see
the program amended to provide coverage for
everyone and reduce the profit-making sector in
health care. Many would like to see a simpler
construction of the system. Consider the following issues that occurred during the health
reform debate:
1. Should the United States move to a system that truly provides universal health
insurance coverage? What are the key arguments in favor and against?
2. Should people who are in this country without immigration documentation and their
dependents be eligible for health insurance
coverage provided with public dollars? What
are the key arguments in favor and against?
3. Should the profit-making sector of the
health care system be enhanced, maintained
as is, reduced, or eliminated? Why?
4. Should the United States put a cap on drug
prices to restrain costs? Given the extraordinarily high cost of many of the newer and
future drugs, should the government prohibit
their production or refuse to pay for them?