"Health care bills are going to bankrupt the government." New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is but the latest of conservative politicians to sound this alarm.
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.
Is anybody listening on controlling costs?
The CBO Is Telling Us Something. Is Anybody Listening?By Austin FraktKaiser Health NewsJanuary 11, 2011The problem is health care costs. They'll cause budgetary distress with
Is anybody listening on controlling costs?
Austin Frakt's voice is now added to those of Jonathan Gruber , Henry Aaron and others who claim that every cost control measure is in
California financial crisis, health students, and single payer
Brown Unveils Budget Plan With Extensive Spending ReductionsCalifornia HealthlineJanuary 11, 2011(Gov. Jerry) Brown's proposed budget would reduce spending by about $135.7 million by enacting changes
California financial crisis, health students, and single payer
California's budget crisis is a disaster. The draconian budget cuts will especially impact the state's health and human services programs, including Medi-Cal and
A conservative and a liberal on single payer
Buckle Up for Round 2By David BrooksThe New York TimesJanuary 6, 2011Over all, there is a strong likelihood that the current health care law will
A conservative and a liberal on single payer
Above are yet two more examples of a common theme. Conservative New York Times columnist David Brooks and liberal Berkeley Professor Robert Reich
A pause
By Don McCanne, MDInstead of contemplating a health care Quote of the Day today, let's take a moment to consider what each of us might
A pause
Instead of contemplating a health care Quote of the Day today, let's take a moment to consider what each of us might do to harness
Blue Shield of California's rate hikes
Blue Shield of California seeks rate hikes of as much as 59% for individualsBy Duke HelfandLos Angeles TimesJanuary 5, 2011Another big California health insurer has
Blue Shield of California’s rate hikes
Last year California's for-profit Anthem Blue Cross, a division of WellPoint, enraged everyone when they attempted to raise premiums as much as 39
Lowest rate of health spending increases still very high
Recession Contributes To Slowest Annual Rate Of Increase In Health Spending In Five DecadesAnne Martin, David Lassman, Lekha Whittle, Aaron Catlin and the National Health