America's system has become wildly unfair and expensive. In fixing it, Reid says, we should follow other countries where health care is fairer, cheaper, and produces better results. He's right that we can learn much from practices elsewhere—why, for instance, can't we have those nifty smart cards the French use instead of paper records? Full Story »
Posted by Derek Hawkins
Insightful opinion from Slate's editor-in-chief, who argues that America's health care system is an expression of its culture: innovative, expensive, wasteful - and increasingly unequal. The author presents his points thoughtfully, suggesting that rather than copy other cultures that are vastly different than ours, we find a way to rebuild a health care system that better matches our national identity. He favors Senator Ron Wyden's bipartisan bill to move away from an employer-based health insurance system to a more flexible solution that matches the changing needs of the American workforce.
