So what should be done about healthcare in the USA?

My ideas--I believe in free open markets. So if there are monopolies--break them up.

If there is no competition--support more competition.---amongst the private sector.

if the government wanted cheaper healthcare they should.

1) pay tution for nurses and doctors--so there will be more to compete against each other.

2) make hospitals and doctors offices announce the cost of medical procedures up front to promote more competition between them--and even online so the client can compare quality verses cost.

3) I agree with not allowing insurance companies to drop coverage for people who need it--MAKE them go to a board before they can drop anybody and explain why and have clear rules that allow or disallow them dropping somebody.--kind of like an arbitration hearing.

4)Make insurance companies offer standard packages--that are universal for all insurance companies--it sucks paying for insurance only to find out it does not cover organ transplants after you paid into it for 10 years and need a new kidney.--or whatever.

5)Make sure the government is the UMPIRE--never the home team and the UMPIRE.