The Benefits of Universal Health Care

Sadly, universal health care would demand higher taxes and more government spending on health care, but in this case the benefits outweigh the consequences. Under universal health care every American would be guaranteed free health care. Our current health care system mainly benefits the upper class by placing a burden on the lower and middle classes. Reality is that health care is one of the most expensive necessities that American citizens have to decide whether or not to pay for. One of the many benefits that arise from universal health care is that every individual will be treated the same. Disregarding the social class one is in, anyone can see whatever doctor they wish to see. Of course doctor popularity will conflict with citizen's freedom to choose over doctor care, but in most cases every individual will be accepted into whichever clinic they desire. Doctors believe that under universal health care the medical field will be able to eliminate wasteful inefficiencies such as duplicate paper work, claim approval, and insurance submission. Also a centralized national database will be established which will make diagnosis and treatments easier for doctors. In other words, all of the unnecessary paper work that is required for first time patients in clinics will be completely eliminated. Since every patients information will be saved under a centralized database, doctors will be able to access patient information quicker and more effectively than under our current health care system. Health care is a calamity that many would rather not have to deal with. The few that have health care spend a tremendous amount of money on health care. Most people often avoid yearly physical check ups and preventive measures due to the overwhelming cost of health care.