APHA champions the health of all individuals and all communities. We are the only organization that influences federal coverage, has a 140-plus yr perspective and brings collectively members from all fields of public health.

Despite what we’ve seen on television, I imagine that serious debate is taking place at kitchen tables all throughout America. In the past few years, I’ve acquired countless letters and questions about health care. Some individuals are in favor of reform, and others have concerns. But virtually everyone understands that something have to be achieved. Almost everyone is aware of that we should begin holding insurance corporations accountable and provides Americans a higher sense of stability and safety in terms of their health care.

One of the primary causes for opposition to universal healthcare is the argument of the effectiveness of free markets at offering better outcomes and cost controls. It is generally believed in a …