HCA-MN Interview with John Marty
May 2nd, 2019 interview with Minnesota State Senator John Marty, representing the Roseville area. Interviewer is Forrester Pack, an HCAMN member and journalist graduate from the University of the Golden …
Single-Payer Reform — “Medicare for All”
The prospect of single-payer “Medicare-for-all” reform evokes enthusiasm and concern. Proponents maintain that a single-payer system would be the simplest route to universal coverage; every US resident would qualify for comprehensive insurance under a public, tax-financed plan that would replace private insurers, Medicaid, and Medicare. Others are concerned that costs would escalate or that the government would limit and underfund care, particularly hospital care, which commands the largest share of health spending; innovation might lag; and government may infringe on medical decisions.
Ady Barkan’s opening statement at Medicare for All hearing in Congress
Ady Barkan’s statement at Medicare for All hearing: “Never before have I given a speech without my natural voice. Never before have I had to rely on a synthetic voice …
Rep Jayapal and Sen Sanders Have Introduced Medicare For All Bills: One Is a Lot Better Than the Other
Two bills that are called “Medicare for all” bills by their supporters have just been introduced in Congress. On February 27, Representative Pramila Jayapal introduced the Medicare For All Act …
Americans Borrowed $88 Billion to Pay for Health Care Last Year, Survey Finds
Americans borrowed an estimated $88 billion over the last year to pay for health care, according to a survey released on Tuesday by Gallup and the nonprofit West Health.
In Response: Health insurers failing us on affordability
An op-ed by Val Swenson published in the Duluth News Tribune.