FL S0074

Urges Congress to enact legislation establishing a national universal health care program with comprehensive benefits including preventive care, physician services, dental care, hospital services, maternity care, mental health services, long-term care, and prescription medications

Cites that approximately 4 million Floridians lack health insurance and that the United States spends $7,421 per person annually (2007) while ranking 37th in health care system quality despite having the world's most expensive system

Requests Congress study all universal health care models and adopt the system that is simplest to administer, has the lowest administrative overhead, reduces costs most effectively, and offers more comprehensive coverage than currently available

Notes that among 30 industrialized nations, only the United States lacks a national universal health care program, and that citizens in countries with such programs experience more physician visits and hospital stays

Directs copies of the memorial to be sent to the President, Senate President, House Speaker, and all members of the Florida congressional delegation