Sure there are subtle implementation details, but let's not put the cart before the horse. The political and moral will to do it comes first, the details of how

Sure there are subtle implementation details, but let's not put the cart before the horse. The political and moral will to do it comes first, the details of how to work it out happens later. If we get to the point where the actual ruling class (not just the vast majority of Americans when polled) is willing to give in to the citizenry and give them universal healthcare and starts saying healthcare should be provided as a right to all Americans, there will be no issue getting the financial details worked out. They have an easy job; it's inherently more efficient (larger risk pool, no middleman), implementing even the expensive policies being proposed right now lead to savings of trillions. Though those savings are concentrated among the poor and middle class for whom health costs are huge and taxes are smaller, not senior vice presidents of health insurance companies . As it turns out in aggregate, it's not only already "free", it saves money.