…in 2005, Turkey has essentially established a socialized healthcare system for primary healthcare services, under which every Turkish citizen is ensured a comprehensive package of healthcare service that is free-of-charge…
Journalist turned activist promotes changes in health insurance coverage
…years ago, of better ways to pay for health care. While the national health care overhaul signed by President Barack Obama in 2010 and known as “Obamacare” has taken some…
Capital District Alliance for Universal Healthcare to celebrate Medicare’s 50th anniversary
…the Capital District Alliance for Universal Healthcare. Propp said it was a big victory this past state legislative session to have the Assembly approve single-payer healthcare. “It’s a historic event,”…
Doctors welcome Rep. Keith Ellison as new lead sponsor of Medicare for all bill
…Medical Association. It would improve Medicare’s benefits to include all medically necessary care, eliminate copayments and deductibles, and expand Medicare to cover everyone living in the U.S. Universal health coverage…
Did you miss the important PNHP statement on the King v. Burwell decision?
…Medicare for All – would achieve truly universal care, affordability, and effective cost control. It would put the interests of our patients – and our nation’s health – first. Single…
Speaker to allow vote on universal health care bill
…be forced to talk about the issue of universal health care with their constituents. “We want New Yorkers to ask their representatives: ‘Why haven’t you made this happen yet?’” http://www.legislativegazette.com/Articles-Top-Stories-c-2015-05-05-91652.113122-Speaker-to-allow-vote-on-universal-health-care-bill.html…
The Affordable Care Act in 2015 — where do we stand?
…name for single payer universal health care), it could gradually reduce health care spending as a percentage of GNP toward sustainable (12 to 13 percent) levels, while improving overall health…
A doctor who embraces change, personally and politically
…sole third-party payer of health care costs, can achieve universal access to health care without barriers based on ability to pay. Single-payer systems generally have the advantage of being more…
Underinsured in the Age of Obamacare
The Affordable Care Act does not make health care a right
…to bronze care in much of the developed world, where truly universal systems offer health care free (or nearly free) at the point of care. A single-payer system could accomplish…
A right to health care in Colorado?
Ballot drive would establish constitutional right in Colorado
…is dealing with medical bills and denials and insurance problems…” Wilkes said universal health care in Colorado is necessary from an economic standpoint. Proponents point out that health care expenditures…
10,000 signatures for universal health care
…make healthcare a human right in New York,” said Katie Robbins, an organizer with Healthcare-Now. The New York Health bill (A.5389-a/S.2078-a) —”an act to amend the public health law and…
‘Health law upheld, but health needs still unmet’: national doctors group
Although the Supreme Court has upheld the Affordable Care Act, the law will not remedy the U.S. health crisis, physicians group says
…affordable health care in a system dominated by private insurers and Big Pharma. The American people desperately need a universal health system that delivers comprehensive, equitable, compassionate and high-quality care,…
