Lang has garnered a lot of attention, but his case just points to the need for a better approach to health care in the U.S.By
Simplify doc payment system
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Regarding the recent feature “Physician quality pay not paying off”, several
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By Tom Gates, M.D.Lancaster (Pa.) Online, June 1, 2015I was astonished to read U.S. Rep. Joe Pitts’ criticism that Obamacare does not do enough to
Universal Medicare would cut the costs of health care
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Good health is a global goal
By Chiang Been HuangAtlanta Journal Constitution, May 27, 2015National health insurance has long been an issue of controversy among Americans. Even now, with Obamacare in
N.Y. Assembly passes universal health care bill
By Dan GoldbergCapital New York, May 27, 2015The state Assembly on Wednesday voted for a single-payer health bill, the first time in more than two
Obesity epidemic is another reason for single payer
By James Binder, M.D.The Charleston (W.Va.) Gazette, May 21, 2015Our country would be better able to help its citizens prevent and manage chronic illnesses if
Study: ‘Underinsured’ population has doubled to 31 million
By Sarah FerrisThe Hill, May 20, 2015One-quarter of people with healthcare coverage are paying so much for deductibles and out-of-pocket expenses that they are considered
Health Beat: The Single-Payer System – Maybe it’s Time for Another Look
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Why pharmacists should endorse healthcare for all
By Fred Mayer, R.Ph., M.P.H.Drug Topics: Voice of the Pharmacist, May 10, 2015As healthcare professionals, pharmacists do not want to see anyone refused services for
Congress plots to pay for a trade deal by raiding Medicare
By Michael Hiltzik Los Angeles Times, May 18, 2015 Medicare means many things to many people. To seniors, it's a program providing good, low-cost healthcare