Scariest Graphic Ever - Healthcare Costs!

If looking at this graphic doesn't scare you, then either you've been living in a cave, or must not care to much about the future of our country.

Healthcare costs are swallowing up an ever-growing percentage of our country's total spending, currently between 16% and 18% of GDP (depending on the study).  If current trends continue, healthcare spending will hit 20% of GDP in a few short years (yes, that's one of every five dollars spent in the U.S. is being spent on healthcare alone).

Healthcare is bankrupting this country, and it's time for everyone to become more informed and involved.  For a couple of good summaries of the issues and proposals, see this article in the Wall Street Journal (subscription may be required) "Ten Questions on the Health-Care Overhaul."  Another great overview most recent healthcare proposals coming out of Washington DC comes from the Terri Albee of the Compensation Cafe'. See her post here.

Don't let the special interests (and there are lots of them) rule your future.  Read up and speak up now!