The Body in Poverty | The Nation

The Body in Poverty | The Nation: The decline of America’s rural health system and its toll on my family.

GOP bill has loophole on preexisting conditions, experts say | McClatchy Washington Bureau

GOP bill has loophole on preexisting conditions, experts say | McClatchy Washington Bureau: Health care experts say that a bill to protect people with pre-existing conditions that is backed by Rep. Kevin Yoder and other Republicans includes a loophole that would allow insurance companies to charge people more based on their health, age and other factors.

Spending on insurance plans has increased nearly 50%, a new report says - Business Insider

Spending on insurance plans has increased nearly 50%, a new report says - Business Insider: Researchers found that spending on employer-sponsored insurance plans increased by 44% over the last decade, feeding into the key issue of unconstrained growth in US healthcare spending.

Need answers on progressive plans for health care? This lawmaker's a good place to start.

Need answers on progressive plans for health care? This lawmaker's a good place to start.: More Democrats are backing single-payer health care and Rep. Pramila Jayapal is launching a PAC to back them up. She spoke to NBC News about her plan.

It’s not health care; it’s haggling - Star Tribune, 2018-09-20

It’s not health care; it’s haggling - Star Tribune, 2018-09-20

Universal healthcare was unthinkable in America, but not any more | Adam Gaffney | Opinion | The Guardian

Universal healthcare was unthinkable in America, but not any more | Adam Gaffney | Opinion | The Guardian: A single-payer healthcare system appears closer than ever but to make it a reality we must avoid the pitfalls of the past

Republicans claim Democrats who back Medicare for All want to take away your health care – ThinkProgress

Republicans claim Democrats who back Medicare for All want to take away your health care – ThinkProgress

How Medicare for all, which 70% of Americans support, could affect you

How Medicare for all, which 70% of Americans support, could affect you: "Medicare is a very popular program, so the idea of expanding it to everyone is popular as well," says Larry Levitt, senior vice president for health reform at the Kaiser Family Foundation

Medicare for All and the Myth of the 40% Physician Pay Cut

Medicare for All and the Myth of the 40% Physician Pay Cut: The surge in support for improved Medicare for All—now up to 70% in recent polling—has single-payer opponents ramping up their scare tactics. | By Dr. Carol Paris

Health care is under attack. Why the GOP is making 'single payer' a dirty word.

Health care is under attack. Why the GOP is making 'single payer' a dirty word.: Republicans are bombarding Democratic candidates with ads attacking single-payer health care.

If You Don't Believe Single Payer Can Work, See How They Do It In Taiwan | HuffPost

If You Don't Believe Single Payer Can Work, See How They Do It In Taiwan | HuffPost: But that doesn't mean the United States would get the same results.

"....government should provide medical services to everybody on an equal basis...."

“To find your way in the fog, follow the tracks of the oxcart ahead.”

Donald Trump's Attack On 'Socialism' Was Weird – And Wrong | HuffPost

Donald Trump's Attack On 'Socialism' Was Weird – And Wrong | HuffPost: Republicans, not Democrats, are the ones trying to raid Medicare.

Medicare for All is popular among Democrats. But this doctor may be the only candidate who gets it. – ThinkProgress

Medicare for All is popular among Democrats. But this doctor may be the only candidate who gets it. – ThinkProgress

'Medicare for All' Is an Indulgent Fantasy - The Atlantic

'Medicare for All' Is an Indulgent Fantasy - The Atlantic: But the surge in support for the idea gives Republicans the chance to offer a coherent alternative.

A conservative's viewpoint.

3 ideas that beat single-payer to reform health care | TheHill

3 ideas that beat single-payer to reform health care | TheHill: Single-payer is extremely costly and not a realistic option because there is no time in the foreseeable future when it will be politically viable.

NEW REPORT: How the Trump-GOP Lawsuit and the Next Supreme Court Justice Could Take Away Your Health Care — Protect Our Care

NEW REPORT: How the Trump-GOP Lawsuit and the Next Supreme Court Justice Could Take Away Your Health Care — Protect Our Care: Protect Our Care Details What’s at Stake in Texas Case and the Endless Republican Attack on People with Pre-Existing Conditions …