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Healthcare in America. Everyone agrees that it is a mess, but a solution remains elusive. As President Obama forges ahead anyway, we ask Dr. Sanjay Gupta to explain why healthcare reform is critical. As the doctor clearly and succinctly answered, we couldn't help thinking he would have made an incredible Surgeon General. When Obama asked him, he said no. Why did he turn down such a high-profile position? How could he have said no to Obama? Who on earth refuses to be an influential voice in most significant issue of current debate? Sanjay Gupta, that's who. And his answer surprised, startled, and humbled us.

Also, read Suneel’s personal essay on the importance of family memories: “Why Kahani?”