In this essay, Francis Fukuyama describes the historical background of the middle class, bringing us to the troublesome present in which the stability of the
For more than 20 years, PNHPās Senior Health Policy Fellow Don McCanne, M.D. wrote a daily health policy update, taking an excerpt or quote from a health care news story or analysis and commenting on its significance to the single-payer movement.
PNHP has archived Dr. McCanneās listserv below; to read current daily analysis on a broad range of health justice topics, please visit the McCanne Health Justice Monitor website.
Insurers Profit From Health Law They Fought
This article includes videoInsurers Profit From Health Law They Fought By Sarah Frier Bloomberg, January 5, 2012 Insurance companies spent millions of dollars trying to
Insurers Profit From Health Law They Fought
Peter Gosselin's Bloomberg Government report, "Despite Predictions, Health Insurers Prosper Under Overhaul," is further confirmation that, as long as we leave the private insurers in
Enhancing physician recruitment for rural hospitals
Increasing Graduate Medical Education (GME) in Critical Access Hospitals (CAH) Could Enhance Physician Recruitment and Retention in Rural AmericaBy Imam M. Xierali, PhD, Sarah A.
Enhancing physician recruitment for rural hospitals
Critical Access Hospitals serving rural communities provide an opportunity to train physicians who would more likely stay in these communities, many of which are designated
Arnold Relman on saving the U.S. medical system
In Dire HealthBy Arnold S. RelmanThe American Prospect, Jan-Feb/2012It seems appropriate to begin the new year with the words of the venerable Arnold Relman. Much
Arnold Relman on saving the U.S. medical system
It seems appropriate to begin the new year with the words of the venerable Arnold Relman. Much media attention on reform will be misdirected this
A future with high deductibles for everyone
High-deductible health plans on riseBy Tom WilemonThe Tennessean, December 27, 2011Corporate employers, small businesses and nonprofit organizations are increasingly requiring their workers to spend between
A future with high deductibles for everyone
The National Business Group on Health (NBGH) is composed of the nation's largest employers, predominantly Fortune 500 companies. They provide health coverage for over 50
Medical bill problems will persist
Medical Bill Problems Steady for U.S. Families, 2007-2010By Anna Sommers, Peter J. CunninghamCenter for Studying Health System Change, December 2011Although the uninsured would be expected
Medical bill problems will persist
Although the uninsured would be expected to have problems paying medical bills, we should be very concerned that one-fifth of insured individuals under age 65
New York's Local 6 gets it right
A Model of HealthBy Robert KuttnerThe American Prospect, November 7, 2011The New York hotel workers' plan provides comprehensive coverage at its own health centers, including