Given the current political environment, the recent healthcare reform legislation and the fact that much of it will not come into effect for another few years, additional reform is probably not possible at this time.
However, it would benefit the public and future policy to have an open discussion/debate about the pros and cons of a National Healthcare system such as Expanding and Improving Medicare for All.
We suggest a public form with representatives of both sides of the issue public expressing their views in a polite, moderated debate.
President Obama should participate so he could publicly ask questions and receive answers. However a non-partisan moderator would be necessary; someone like Charlie Rose.
This is a discussion our nation desperately needs.