The document summarizes Pope Gregory XIV's death from complications due to taking pulverized gold and gemstones as medicine prescribed by his physicians. It then draws a parallel to the United States healthcare system, noting that 15% of Americans are uninsured and healthcare costs are high for both the insured and uninsured. The US system is described as a disorganized combination of models that increases costs and fails to maintain human health. International examples like Canada are presented that show universal healthcare systems provide better access to care.