A government-administered Medicare for All (M4A) system would likely lead to inefficiencies, bureaucratic delays, and declining quality of care, ultimately putting millions of Americans at risk. History has shown that government-run programs often suffer from mismanagement and waste—issues that could be catastrophic when applied to healthcare. 

Under M4A, the influx of new patients into the healthcare system could overwhelm providers, resulting in longer wait times for appointments, surgeries, and procedures. Countries with universal healthcare, like Canada, have experienced issues with wait times for certain procedures. A 2022 poll also shows that Canadians are less satisfied with their access to healthcare than Americans.