An article in the New York Times today illustrated the inability of government to work in a bipartisan way to alleviate the health care crises in our country.
In its current form, the bill would cost small businesses tens of thousands of dollars and would result in layoffs to afford the added cost. How far are we willing to go for universal health care?
We are facing real issues in our country. We require serious people willing to do what is right for us. Forcing Congress to rush through proceedings for the sole purpose of passing legislation without discussion or understanding of its implication is not in our best interest.
Having Universal Health Care would be an enormous accomplishment. Small business needs to be taken into consideration when passing such sweeping legislation. This country was founded by small business owners and to this day and small business remains the backbone of our economy.
With the conversion to UHC in this country, one of the most substantial transformations will occur in the health care industry. Imagine the enormous strain on an already over worked and overtaxed industry. How would hospitals and clinics cope with the immediate onslaught of visits by new patients? How would they handle the almost instantaneous shortage of health care professionals?
Medical and Nursing Schools would need to increase enrollments. More doctors would enter into private practice and specialize. More hospitals and clinics would be needed to accommodate the needs of millions of American now looking for the medical attention they’ve always needed - resulting in the immediate need for health care professionals.
