National Health Insurance / National Health Care (broadcast Friday, December 14th, 2007)

The inside of an operating room suite during a surgical procedure. NIOSH/CDC. Photo by Roy Perry.

One of the largest issues facing politicians in the coming presidential campaign is the topic of health care. In this segment, Ira and guests talk about what steps might be taken to improve access to health care in the U.S. How do other nations approach the issue -- and what can be learned from their experiences?

From single-payer plans, to market-based approaches, we'll look at how plans for achieving universal health care coverage differ, and what the pros and cons of each might be. Plus, can changing the way health care is delivered allow more people to be covered? Teachers, find more information about using Science Friday as a classroom resource in the Kids' Connection.