Elizabeth Warren is calling for Medicare for all. What does England’s experience tell us? - The Boston Globe

Elizabeth Warren is calling for Medicare for all. What does England’s experience tell us? - The Boston Globe: Just months after stepping down as chairman of England’s National Health Service, Sir Malcolm Grant weighs in on America’s new fascination with single-payer health care.

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 "It said 62.1 percent of all bankruptcies were because of medical bills. The researchers interviewed those who filed for bankruptcy between January and April 2007. It defined medical causes as those to include those mortgaged a home to pay medical bills."

Governors plan to expand government-run health coverage to more Americans - Vox

Governors plan to expand government-run health coverage to more Americans - Vox: From single-payer to public options, Democratic leaders have ambitious plans to expand coverage.

Take Action - PNHP

Take Action - PNHP: Writing and MediaHow to Write an Op-Ed and Letter to the EditorLetter to the Editor ExamplesHow to contact the media and make calls to the pressSample medical society resolutionSample city resolution.

Only through steadfast, evidence-based advocacy can we not only maintain, but accelerate, the momentum towards single-payer.

Colonoscopy pricing: 2 sisters finding it is a pain in the butt

Colonoscopy pricing: 2 sisters finding it is a pain in the butt: Why do people who need the test the most get charged the most? This may encourage them to skip it and run the risk of colon cancer.

What Americans Taught Us About 'Risking It' Without Insurance in 2018 | Fortune

What Americans Taught Us About 'Risking It' Without Insurance in 2018 | Fortune: For many Americans, 2018 was the year that health care reached a breaking point.



The impact is climbing the income ladder as the 1% keep making more money off of the suffering.