Reporting from Washington -- Here are some key questions regarding the effort to overhaul the nation's healthcare system: I have health insurance and I'm happy with it. Why does the nation need to overhaul healthcare?
Polls indicate that most Americans are satisfied with their coverage. But the White House and other advocates of overhauling healthcare say people are probably paying more for insurance each year. Premiums for employer-provided plans have risen four times faster than wages, and are now double their cost nine years ago. Deductibles are rising as well. Supporters of the legislation contend that healthcare costs are a drag on the economy.more.