Annotated Links Post

Here are a few of the most useful websites that I came across when researching about universal health care:

1.This website clearly points out the differences between the various arguments proposed by political actors in the health care debate. It talks about the opposing views of those that are against universal health care. It also talks about the arguments created by those that are in favor of universal health care. Overall this website helped me differentiate between the opposing sides of the health care debate clearly pointing out the different opinions centered around universal health care.

http://www.balancedpolitics.org/universal_health_care.htm



2. This website not only talked about the history of universal health care but it also analyzed the different presidential attempts in reforming health care. It talks about how throughout American history presidents like Clinton, Truman, and Roosevelt had initiated health care reform but unfortunately were not successful in doing so. But most importantly this website gives an outlook as to why universal health care has failed so many times.

http://www.pnhp.org/facts/a_brief_history_universal_health_care_efforts_in_the_us.php?page=4

3.This website provides an outline of the various myths that are thought to come out of universal health care. It points out all of the false assumptions that many mistakenly believe to be true. It also gives many shocking facts comparing the United States' quality of health to that of other nations.

http://cthealth.server101.com/the_case_for_universal_health_care_in_the_united_states.htm


4. This blog created by Robert Laszewski discusses the various arguments concerning health care reform in the United States. It discusses the different types of bills proposed by both the house and the senate. It also gives insight as to what most Americans believe the government should do in order to reform health care. This blog effectively proposes different arguments that could be helpful if one is unsure as to whether or not universal health care would work in the United States.

http://www.thehealthcareblog.com/the_health_care_blog/2008/03/a-detailed-anal.html

5. This news article discusses the problems that are found within our current health care system. These problems including the lack of quality health care, inefficient private insurance companies, and the fact that 47 million Americans are uninsured. This website brings attention to the idea that something needs to be done within our current health care system in order for Americans to be happy.

http://dbaron.org/views/health.html

6. This website talks about the Canadian health care system. It compares the Canadian health care system, a single payer health care system, to that of the United States. It also argues that the United States should follow the Canadian model and provide their citizens with free medical health care. This website also informs readers about the many benefits Canadians enjoy due to the universal health care coverage that is provided by the government.

http://www.medhunters.com/articles/healthcareInCanada.html