By Stuart Jeanne Bramhall, M.D. Open Salon blogs, June 7, 2011 In my view, the only solution
Out-of-Pocket Costs for Some Cancer Patients Top $700 Monthly
The Wall Street Journal
By Katherine HobsonThe Wall Street Journal, June 6, 2011The cost of cancer treatment is high and, according to the National Cancer Institute, growing. And at
N.Y. lawmakers introduce bill for single-payer health care system
By Cara MatthewsThe Journal News (White Plains, N.Y.), Jun 07, 2011Democratic lawmakers in both houses introduced a universal health care bill today, under which publicly
Union Nurses Call for Single-Payer System
MedPage Today
By Emily P. WalkerMedPage Today, June 7, 2011By Emily P. Walker | MedPage Today, June 7, 2011
Several hundred members of National Nurses United held a
As physicians change, will the AMA?
By Aaron Carroll Washington Post, May 31, 2011 Ezra Klein blog There was a fascinating piece in the NYT yesterday that discussed the apparent
Single payer system a 'credible alternative' to Medicare's woes
Letters, Madison.com (Wis.)
By Dr. David KnutzenLetters, Madison.com (Wis.), May 31, 2011I take exception to the May 23 editorial, "Don't let Medicare go bankrupt." After praising Rep. Paul
The Sheriff of Nottingham rides again, but this time through our Medicare funding
The Oregonian
By Samuel Metz, M.D.The Oregonian, May 24, 2011Robin Hood was legendary for stealing from the rich and giving to the poor. Now Rep. Paul Ryan
Spending more doesnāt improve health in U.S.
The Daily Astorian (Ore.)
Dr. Tom Duncan provides The Daily Astorian with this report from a meeting at the Clatsop County (Ore.) Medical Society, where Dr. Paul Gorman spoke
Vermont's first steps toward single payer
The Indypendent (N.Y.)
By Tristin Adie The Indypendent (N.Y.), June 1, 2011On May 26, Vermont Gov. Peter Shumlin signed into law H. 202, a bill that is intended
Medicare for All!
The Nation
By the EditorsThe Nation, June 20, 2011By the Editors | The Nation
The day after Democrat Kathy Hochul scored an upset victory in a special election
The 2011 WellPoint/Anthem Shareholders' Show: "One Thing You Can't Hide is When Youāre Crippled Inside."
By Rob Stone, M.D. Counterpunch, June 3, 2011By Rob Stone, M.D. | Counterpunch
The traffic in downtown Indianapolis was moving slower than an insurance company
It's now time for significant change in U.S. health care
Des Moines Register
By David E. DrakeDes Moines Register, June 3, 2011As a physician I am regularly faced with patients who have inadequate or no health insurance. A