A great idea whose time has come.

Properly implemented, it could also put pressure on vultures like Valeant, who see nothing wrong in price gouging.  

The next public health issue to be tackled is dental care.  I am lucky enough to have a decent plan now, but when I was young and underemployed I simply couldn't afford routine preventative care -- let alone a procedure.

Basic dental care for the very poor needs to be addressed.  The current patchwork system of municipal welfare is a disservice to our less fortunate.