I think health care should be a right for all American, not a commodity. To make it an entitlement is what makes it fair, socially just, and reduces health disparities. It gives everyone access to necessary medical care regardless of their economic condition, making society more equitable. Economically, universal health care is centered on preventive interventions, saving money in the face of long-term emergency care and complex diseases. It also improves public health, which benefits communities and increases the productivity of the workforce.

On the other hand, treating health care as a commodity opens it to the forces of the market, in which profit over people’s well-being becomes paramount. It is likely to exclude the vulnerable, exacerbate inequalities, and compromise the principles of a morally fair society. In adopting health care as a right, not just do we enhance the wellbeing of individuals, but we create a healthier and stronger society for all. Last, health care should be an entitlement, a right of all Americans. Providing universal access to health care is the essence of a compassionate and just society, yields better public health, and benefits the economy. By treating health care as a right and not a commodity, we put individuals’ and communities’ health ahead of profit margins, creating a healthier and more equitable nation.