Op-Ed: How the Swiss reformed healthcare

October 2, 2009

Writing From Geneva – In 1994, Switzerland resolved a quandary that had haunted it for nearly a century: It guaranteed universal health insurance coverage and thus enabled all its residents to benefit from high-quality medical care. The Swiss reforms featured many provisions now being considered in the United States, including a mandate on individuals to purchase health insurance, the elimination of preexisting-condition restrictions and a ban on charging higher premiums based on age or gender. (Los Angeles Times)