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There are many ways that an individual can pay for health care services today. Although many individuals are covered by various health insurance plans, there are an increasing number of people who cannot afford such coverage, leaving them uninsured. Discuss the reasons why there are such a large number of people that are uninsured here in the United States. What effect do you feel this has on the health care industry?

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The solution discusses the reasons why there are such a large number of people that are uninsured here in the United States.

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The reason that there are such a large number of people that are uninsured is twofold. First, the unemployment rate is high and thus most people that would have been covered by employer insurance are now not covered anymore. And while most of these ...

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