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What would make the health care system work for you?

Public option. Mandates. Trillion-dollar costs. Access and affordability. The debate on overhauling our health care system has largely focused on the big picture. But the details matter too - each of us has different needs when it comes to health care.

NHPR's newsroom is following the health care debate, and you can help. Set aside the "big picture" questions about health care policy and think about this question: what one health care change that would make your life easier? Expanded access to certain specialized treatment? Rule changes on health insurance for small business owners? Changes on prescription drugs? Share your experience below. Remember, we won't quote you without permission.

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First Name *

Last Name *

Street Address

City

State

Postal Code *

Country

E-mail *

Phone *

Where do you get your health insurance?

My employer pays for my health insurance
My employer pays for my health insurance, but I contribute toward the premiums
I pay for my health insurance
Through a government program like Medicare
I don't have health insurance

What is the biggest difficulty you face in trying to get health care?

What change to health care policy would most help you deal with the challenges you described above?

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