Study: Uninsured Americans to total 52 million in 2010

The number of uninsured Americans could reach a projected 52 million in 2010 absent any policy changes, according to study published online by Health Affairs. However, the study's authors pointed out that the number could be even higher because their projection does not take into account the significant job losses that occur during a recession. "Given major uncertainties about the depth and length of the recession, about federal and state policy responses, and about the effect of any public policy response, it would be foolish to attempt to offer precise forecasts of the number of uninsured Americans," the authors said. "These caveats notwithstanding, our work demonstrates that if personal income grows as slowly as projected…and health care costs grow at the rate projected…then the number of uninsured people is likely to grow by at least 6.9 million during 2008-10."
Source: AHA News Now (American Hospital Association)

 
Study: Uninsured Americans to total 52 million in 2010

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