Massachusetts Plan Cited as Example by Both Sides in Reform Debate

medpagetoday.com — In debates about reforming the nation's healthcare system, policymakers have recently looked to Massachusetts for lessons on how -- or how not -- to insure everyone.

The state's revolutionary mandatory-coverage plan was enacted in 2006 and more than 97% of all Massachusetts residents are now covered -- whereas nationally some 40% of Americans have no health insurance.