The U.S. spends 2x more per capita on healthcare than any other nation. Yet 85 million are uninsured or underinsured, 68,000 die because they can't afford a doctor, and we pay the highest prices in the world for Rx drugs. Healthcare is a human right. We must pass Medicare for All.
Bernie Sanders: “The U.S. spends 2x more per capita on healthcare than any other nation. Yet 85 million are uninsured or underinsured…”
On the recordFebruary 4, 2025
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Sanders emphasizes the need for Medicare for All due to high costs and lack of coverage.
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