Does Medicare for All increase or decrease mortality rate in the U.S.?
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Does Medicare for All increase or decrease mortality rate in the U.S.?
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Research has shown that early diagnosis and treatment provided by M4A saves 40,000 to 70,000 lives each year
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M4A can lead to earlier diagnosis and treatment, potentially saving lives that might be lost under a system where access is dependent on insurance coverage.

A 2009 study estimated that lack of health insurance was associated with 45,000 deaths annually in the U.S. A newer study published in the medical journal The Lancet in 2020 found that Medicare for all would prevent about 68,000 unnecessary deaths per year.

Opponents of M4A argue that a government-run healthcare system could lead to inefficiencies, mismanagement, and lower quality of care, ultimately resulting in higher mortality rates. However, evidence from other countries with universal healthcare systems doesn't support this claim. Notably, these countries spend about half as much per capita on healthcare as the U.S. and get better health outcomes.

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