Rising to the challenge.
An overview of health care in America today. An estimated 37 million men, women, and children lack access to affordable health care. As the cost of medical care continues to rise, millions more face the possibility of joining the ranks of the uninsured. These problems must be addressed. But we also need to consider the many benefits that we derive from our health care system.
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