hk1, do you have any idea how much the US spent aggregately (estimates) on healthcare?  (hint:  It's substantially over $3 trillion).

How much does the Federal government spend providing healthcare in its various programs?  (hint:  Less than one trillion).

Largely WITHOUT single payer negotiation power?  Largely WITHOUT insurance company middle man fees worked in?  Largely WITHOUT recovery of costs for uninsured, the bankrupt, or the skaters?  

Do you know how much the federal budget is?  How much current  tax collections are?