Health-Care Rationing

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In last year's struggle over health care reform, opponents of the Clinton ad ministration's initiative invoked the specter of government "rationing" The obvious implication was that rationing of health care does not exist in the United States today but would if the Clinton ad ministration had its way. Concerning this claim, a few observations must be made.

The United States has the most scientifically and technologically advanced medical care in the world. We have well trained and highly motivated physicians, dentists, nurses, pharmacists, X-ray technicians, lab technicians, dietitians, and other professionals who are able to pro vice the best possible care for patients. Our …