Jill B. Ludke


Recent Work

Nevada's Health

An Analysis of Health Care Options for Nevada's Working Uninsured

October 6, 1993

It is estimated that this year in America, the private and public sectors will spend 666 billion dollars (14 percent of our Gross National Product) on health care. Despite this staggering commitment of resources, 35.7 million people, or approximately 13.5 percent of all Americans, are lacking medical insurance. Without insurance coverage or ready cash, uninsured persons may be denied hospital care, even in cases of emergency.