Let us ask the important question. Why is health care so expensive? The answer is multi-faceted
1. Overuse of expensive and experimental treatments that aren't proven to be any better than cheaper methods.
2. Misuse/overuse of surgeries, MRI's, CAT scans, etc...
3. A very obese society that relies on medical treatment.
4. Lack of an independent center to evaluate new medical treatments. (European countries have these)
Health care costs will only rise under any universal health care plan...as people will go to the doctor more as Uncle Sam will be footing the bill.