U.S. Loses up to $130 Billion Annually as Result of Poor Health, Early Death Due to Lack of Insurance. (Editors note: Should this be a concern for followers of Vincent?)
WASHINGTON — The value of what the United States loses because of the poorer health and earlier death experienced by the 41 million Americans who lack health insurance is estimated to be $65 billion to $130 billion every year, according to a first-ever economic analysis of the costs of uninsurance for society overall. This lost value is a hidden cost that could be recouped by extending health coverage to all, says a new report from the Institute of Medicine of the National Academies.
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