…in the public health care system, says a new study released today. Why Wait? Public Solutions to Cure Surgical Waitlists looks at groundbreaking projects in BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Ontario…
“Why Not Single Payer?” Parts 1-4
…Democrats’ proposals generally include a Medicare-like public insurance alternative which individuals may buy into and which “would evolve into single-payer over time.” Krugman never quite explains how this piece of…
The New York Times doesn’t get it
…take the bold step of providing a truly effective universal public insurance program, such as an improved Medicare for everyone, or to take what some believe to be the politically…
Senate panel examines health systems in Canada, Taiwan, Denmark and France
…U.K., but rather a publicly financed, privately delivered system with supplementary private insurance to cover co-pays. Patients have free choice of providers whether in public or private hospitals. The French…
Why Medicare Advantage costs taxpayers billions more than it should
Regulators have kept problems secret, and there’s no fix in sight By Fred Schulte, David Donald, Erin Durkin The Center for Public Integrity, June 4, 2014 PNHP note: This is…
Churning for Dollars — There Ought to Be a Law
…themselves to public service of any kind for very long — being a public servant doesn’t generally pay enough to keep them anchored to the public good over private profits…
Lawrence Livermore retirees lose choice of keeping their health plan
Lab retirees cry foul at health coverage switch
…with retirees to sift though the options to find the best plan. Retirees then pay their premiums directly and are reimbursed from their $2,400 yearly allotment. Alain Enthoven, an emeritus…
Urgent Care Price Gaming
A simple xray at a basic urgent care clinic is inexpensive, right? Not when owners exploit payment rules to charge sky-high hospital prices for a service delivered in the mall. Gaming the system is the name of the game for our current profit-obsessed health care system. Time to switch to single payer!
…term, America needs a public healthcare system, one in which citizens’ health and patient care, not financial returns, are the goals.” “Solution for patients and caregivers alike: Improved Medicare for…
