Thousands of physicians in the United States doctors have requested the government to finance national health insurance, which they believe could cover every last American’s current health care requirements while saving countless amounts of money. National health coverage was once met by opposition from the pharmaceutical industry, medical community, and health insurance providers alike.  Past attempts to create this type of program were mired in controversy dooming them to failure.  Now, physicians are arguing that insurance through the private sector is irretrievably broken.

This group of physicians, however, contends that Congress’s current efforts to create a prescription drug plan for senior citizens and those with disabilities will only result in funneling more of the government’s money to private companies and would not benefit consumers. Doctors advocate a single payer system, basically a more expanded form of Medicare, which has been an enormously su » Read more: Can Our Country Benefit From National Health Insurance?