1. 04-16-09 Dekesha Calhoun Kevin Billington
Universal Health Care
Dekesha Calhoun
Kevin Billington

2. Universal Health Care
Universal Health Care has been a political debate since the mid 20th Century
Universal Health Care can increase American Loyalty
There are many benefits for incorporating Universal Health Care
We as Americans need Universal Health Care

3. Universal Health Care can Increase American Loyalty
According to outsidethebeltway.com, in 2006 over 11,000 Americans immigrated to Canada. Many of whom moved for a better health care system.

4. There are many benefits for incorporating Universal Health Care
On October 2, 2007 Healthcare Economist stated that Canadians have a longer life expectancy, lower infant mortality rate, lower obesity rates, and even a lower GDP (Gross Domestic Product) than the United States.

5. There are many benefits for incorporating Universal Health Care
As of 2005

6. We as Americans need Universal Health Care
Equal people should have equal care
Health care is a major issue with every citizen
Everyone agrees that our health care system needs a change, but there is a division on how it should be done. Universal health care is the fairest way to achieve national happiness.

7. Universal Health Care for Everyone!
Images via Google Images

8. No to Universal Health Care
Universal Health Care has been a political debate since the mid 20th Century.
Main Points
Increase in Taxes
Decrease in the number of health profession jobs
Potentially affect patient care

9. Increase in Taxes Taxes could raise anywhere from 10% to 20%
Coverage for all Americans may cost about 1.5 trillion dollars over the next ten years
Government already spends 2.4 trillion dollars a year on health care
According to an article in foxnews.com

10. Dr. John S. O’Shea
“Costs will have to be paid for with higher taxes or spending cuts in other areas such as defense, education, or even medical research and development.”

11. Decrease in the number of health profession jobs.
Almost 85 to 95% of private insurance companies will be forced to close doors.
According to ourfuture.org and images from google images

12. Decrease in the number of health profession jobs.
WellPoint and United have 33 million and 34 million members
This amounts to only 36% of the total national market.
According to the American Medical Association in their edition

13. Universal Health care would potentially affect patient care
A Canadian patient once waited 17.3 weeks for a blood treatment after receiving a referral from a general practitioner.
According to a Heritage Foundation article and image from google images

14. Universal Health care would potentially affect patient care
56% % % 26% % %
America is the only country above that does NOT have Universal Health Care
According to a Heritage Foundation article

15. Universal Health care would potentially affect patient care
Twice as many American seniors with below-median incomes self-report “excellent” health compared to Canadian seniors
11.7% American versus 5.8% Canadian
According to a Heritage Foundation article