1) The US healthcare system is costly and inefficient compared to other developed nations, with many Americans uninsured or underinsured and poorer health outcomes. 2) A single-payer healthcare system could reduce administrative waste and ensure universal access to healthcare, as seen in other countries, while preserving choice of doctors. 3) Common arguments against single-payer reform such as costs, quality of care, and impact on businesses are unfounded and contradicted by evidence from successful systems in other nations.