Universal Healthcare: Solution or Delusion? Comparing Medicare for All, Public Option, and Business-As-Usual Models Among U.S. Democratic Presidential Candidates.

How much longer can the United States remain the only developed country without universal health insurance? If the U.S. could build a new healthcare system from scratch, what would it look like? The Democratic presidential candidates vying for the nomination in 2020 have released plans to bring the nation closer to universal coverage. Through the analysis of their proposed actions, plan feasibility, and expected impact, three types of plans will be evaluated within the context of the United States. Which plan is best-Medicare for All, a public option, or business-as-usual?