At this point and time in the US health system, it would be very difficult to transition to a single payer (socialist) healthcare system. We are pretty much going to be held hostage with the status quo until the entire system collapses. There is way too much money in the current system being spent by those who don't want the system to change, ie the insurance lobbies. The advantages of going to a single payer system greatly exceeds the disadvantages, but a lot within our system would need to change in order for it to work. Advantages would include; -Standard coverage for all -Reduced cost in administrative overhead -Standardize the billing and collection for care rendered -Standardize drug formularies Things that would need to change; -Comprehensive tort reform -Increase the number of primary care physicians in the US Things that would make it work amazingly; -A national standardized electronic medical record with universal access across the nation -A national prescription narcotic tracking system

Some people complain that they shouldn't have to pay for others' health care, and some people are OK with their tax dollars financing wars in other countries.