To the editor: Some basic facts to consider about health care - Columbia-Greene Media: Opinion

To the editor: Some basic facts to consider about health care - Columbia-Greene Media: Opinion
"What benefit has resulted from putting the insurance industry in charge of much of our nation’s health care?
Improved health? We rank far down the list of developed nations.
Cost? U. S. health care costs much more than other developed countries.
Cost control? Medical cost growth outpaces inflation.
Coverage? Even with Obamacare, many remain without coverage.
Financial security? Medical costs are a leading cause of bankruptcy.
If the health insurance industry has little benefit, and other nations do better with what is essentially “Medicare for All”, why shouldn’t we go that route?"