U.S. government spent more on health care in 2022 than six countries with universal health care combined
(By Annalisa Merelli for ST A T) American taxpayers footed the bill for at least $1.8 trillion in federal and
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M4A and Public Option Plans
Fixing America’s health insurance woes is ‘actually very simple,’ says leading economist
(By Annalisa Merelli for ST A T) Fixing the U.S. health care system can seem like a herculean task. But
Read MoreMedicare for all … of East Palestine?
(By Sarah Owermohle for ST A T) WASHINGTON — Nearly three weeks after a train derailed in East Palestine, Ohio,
Read More‘Nationalized healthcare’ on the ballot in rural Wisconsin county
(By Jakob Emerson for Becker’s Hospital Review ) A rural county in Wisconsin is placing a voter referendum on its
Read MoreCongressional Budget Office: Here’s what would happen if the US implemented single payer
(By Jakob Emerson for Becker’s Hospital Review ) Congressional Budget Office Director Phillip Swagel testified before the Senate Budget Committee
Read MoreLawmakers hold hearing on universal healthcare: 2 takeaways
(By Andrew Cass for Becker’s Hospital Review ) Members of the House Oversight and Reform Committee convened March 29 for
Read MoreMichigan lawmaker to introduce single-payer healthcare bill
(By Andrew Cass for Becker’s Hospital Review ) Michigan state Rep. Yousef Rabhi is planning to introduce legislation proposing a
Read MoreThe Demise of Single-Payer in California Trips Up Efforts in Other States
(By Angela Hart for Kaiser Health News) SACRAMENTO — Single-payer health care didn’t stand a chance in California this year.
Read MoreThe 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
Read More122 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 —
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