The 1st public option health plan in the U.S. struggles to gain traction
(By Markian Hawryluk for NPR) With prospects dim for the U.S. to adopt a single-payer “Medicare for All” program, health
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M4A and Public Option Plans
122 organizations stand against California single-payer coverage proposal
(By Nick Moran for Becker’s Hospital Review) More than 120 organizations — including payers, businesses and advocacy groups — have
Read MoreStandardized payer contracts could lower administrative costs more than ‘Medicare for All’: study
(By Nick Moran for Becker’s Hospital Review) Researchers at Stanford (Calif.) University published an article detailing simulation-based findings on the
Read MoreVermont seeks 5-year extension of all-payer model
(By Lauren Jensik for Becker’s Hospital Review) Vermont is beginning negotiations with the federal government to extend its all-payer healthcare model
Read MoreNevada becomes 2nd state to give public option a shot
(By Lauren Jensik for Becker’s Hospital Review) Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak signed a bill making the state’s managed health insurance program
Read MoreHouse lawmakers want public option; hospitals don’t
(By Morgan Haefner for Becker’s Hospital Review) House Democrats issued a request for information May 26 to create a public option
Read MoreSanders pushes to expand Medicare: 5 things to know
(By Morgan Haefner for Becker’s Hospital Review) Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders is calling for expanded Medicare eligibility and changes to
Read MoreMore voters favor a public health insurance option
A new survey from the Morning Consult/Politico found more than half of voters are in favor of either a “Medicare
Read MoreWill U.S. Healthcare be socialized by 2030?
In an opinion piece by Craig Cottwals, he is a health care attorney and teaches employee benefits at the University
Read MoreSanders releases ‘Medicare for All’ funding details
(By Emily Rappleye for Becker’s Hospital Review) Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., revealed a long-awaited funding plan on
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