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National Primary Care Plan for Uninsured Would Address Overburdened Health Care System: “Funding for Access America plans could come from tax-deductible donations by individuals in business, a collaborative hospital-physician partnership, an increase in ‘sin’ taxes, a tax base or income shift from existing programs with a federal block grant to states, or a general income tax increase,” said Cwiek…”Although the United States spends more on health care and offers more sophisticated medical procedures, average life expectancy is higher in Germany and Japan than in this country,” said Cwiek. “The basic value question as it relates to the uninsured is whether primary health care is a right or a privilege. We believe basic primary health care should be treated as a right and funded in a prudent fashion. Primary care for all citizens should be considered a public good, contributing to everyone’s overall productivity, safety and compassion.”