Health & social work
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Health & social work · Aug 1997
ReviewUniversal health care coverage in the United States: barriers, prospects, and implications.
Universal health care coverage has long been a concern for social workers. This article examines barriers to and prospects for universal coverage in the United States. ⋯ S. health care system, discusses the debate over Medicare and Medicaid, and considers possible routes to universal coverage. The article also discusses implications for NASW and other supporters of a single-payer system.