Thinking as a society on the insulin crisis and healthcare
I recently returned from visiting family in Norway and traveling in several other European countries. A common question I was asked is why a wealthy nation like the United States …
Rep. Ilhan Omar holds Medicare for All town hall
Freshman representative Ilhan Omar (MN05) held a town hall focusing on Rep. Pramila Jayapal’s (WA07) Medicare for All bill in the U.S. House of Representatives last Thursday evening. The event …
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.
Why Seniors Should Be The Strongest Supporters of Medicare For All
Medicare for All Act of 2019 expands on Medicare, including long-term care coverage, hearing, dental and vision coverage
New Study Shows ” Medicare for All” Would Save US $5.1 Trillion Over Ten Years
A new economic analysis commissioned by National Nurses United shows very positive savings over our current payment system. The comprehensive plan is estimated to reduce U.S. health consumption expenditures by …