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Universal Healthcare

Type

Public healthcare

Title

Universal healthcare in the United States

Region

United States

Adopted

Late 1960s

Benefits

Essential medical services for all residents • Financial risk protection • Improved health outcomes • Cost-effectiveness • Increased satisfaction

Replaces

Patchwork of private insurance and public programs

Also known as

Single-payer healthcare • Medicaid-for-All

Controversies

Industry opposition • Political disagreement

Universal Healthcare