New numbers from the Census Bureau have renewed concerns about the uninsured. The latest count has grown to 45 million in 2003 from 43.6 million in 2002. This, despite enormous attention on the issue from all levels of government, the private sector, and academia.

Sometimes when a problem seems intractable, it helps to reframe the question. What to do about the uninsured is such a problem.

New numbers from the Census Bureau have renewed concerns about the uninsured. The latest count has grown to 45 million in 2003 from 43.6 million in 2002. This, despite enormous attention on the issue from all levels of government, the private sector, and academia.

Sometimes when a problem seems intractable, it helps to reframe the question. What to do about the uninsured is such a problem.