Coffee Shop Philosopher

Cumulative pay increases since 1999: 29%.
Cumulative inflation since 1999: 44%.
Cumulative increase in employment-based health care premiums: 144% 120%
Source: American Benefits Council.
Since 1999 your health care premiums have risen at a rate five more than four times times faster than your pay, leaving you sinking against inflation. And, remember, inflation has been fairly benign since 1999. [...]

This is a KISS principle approach to the health care debate.
Of course we need health care reform. The U.S. Ranks first in the world for health care spending per capita at $4,721.
Are we getting our moneys worth? Um. No.
Canadians spend just $1,939 per person, 14th in the world, yet you can expect a higher lifespan [...]