The study found that a progressive tax system that would replace premiums, deductibles, co-payments and out-of-pocket costs would result in thousands in savings every year for the average family. (Photo: Shutterstock)

A new study published in The Lancet adds to the growing appeal of Medicare for All, estimating that it would not only save $450 billion but would also save more than 68,000 lives from unnecessary death—every year.