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While the story at Columbus' BizJournals relays a lot of depressing statistics about the nationwide lack of affordable health insurance, there is, as it says, a glimmer of hope on the horizon.

Sure, there are 47 million uninsured people in the U.S., even though we spend more per capita than any other country in the world. The cry for affordable health insurance has become so insistent in part because small businesses and middle class families can no longer afford coverage, and costs only seem to be getting higher.

And then there's Medicare - with costs going up, and enrollment predicted to skyrocket in coming years, many are wondering how (or if) they will be covered when it's their turn. Supplement packages have been springing up here and there, but as is often the case, a supposedly affordable health insurance plan often comes with a high deductible, making it not so affordable when you need it.

But, as the article says, there may be hope on the horizon.

For the first time health care is a really big topic in upcoming elections, and with legislators of all levels pitching their affordable health insurance plans to the public, one thing is certain: they know the public is tired of the same, broken system.

There are also other groups stepping in, like unions and even big corporations, to complain about coverage costs and health care problems.

So, will anything come of it all?

That will depend on how loudly everyone keeps complaining, who they vote for, and how significantly this issue continues to impact our economic futures. So far, we can only hope...