The World Health Organization recently ranked various countries' health systems on the best care for the money. France ranked first in performance and fourth in spending. Their legislation is only patchwork legislation. The Cub Care Program works, giving seniors discounts on prescription drugs works, but these bills are only band-aid reform. The entire system needs to be overhauled.
Politicians are unable to do it.
In 1993 the Democrats sponsored L.D. 1285, which would have offered universal coverage to all Maine citizens. They carried it over to the second regular session and then postponed it indefinitely. It's now seven years later and the situation is worse. Real reform will cover everyone, be affordable, cover a comprehensive list of services, and allow consumers to choose their provider. Discussing Single-Payer with Ralph Nader.