Commonwealth Fund Releases Proposal to Cover 44 Million Uninsured Americans

OPEN MINDS On-Line News Strategic Health Care News On May 13, 2008, The Commonwealth Fund revealed a proposal that could provide health coverage to 44 million uninsured Americans. The proposal is a framework called “Building Blocks” that would create a national health insurance “connector” open to everyone without large employer-sponsored insurance or Medicare. As presented, the proposal would preserve employer-sponsored health insurance, Medicaid, and the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP), and build on the existing Medicare program. The proposal is projected to save $1.6 trillion over the next 10 years if coupled with other . . .