The current estimate for the cost of healthcare reform is $871 billion over the next decade for the Senate’s version of the program, according to The Washington Post. The Administration’s figure is slightly different. “White House health-care czar Nancy-Ann DeParle estimated the increase at $75 billion over 10 years.” The original healthcare reform proposal which is now dead had a price tag of over $1 trillion.
The latest version of healthcare reform from Mr. Obama would add insurance coverage for 31 million Americans who do not have it. Virtually every citizen would be forced to carry insurance or pay a fine. Those who cannot afford the insurance would receive income-based subsidies.
The new “Health Related Costs of Foodborne Illness in the United States” study says that there are about 76 million new cases of food-related illness which result in 5,000 deaths and 325,000 hospitalizations. Most of these case are caused by botulism, Listeria, salmonella, vibrio vulnificus, and E-coli.
The solution to a large part of the federal budget deficit and government expenditure issue is simple–eliminate food poisoning and pay for healthcare.
Douglas A. McIntyre
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