Single Payer in the News: August 2023
Americans Satisfied With Their Current Health Coverage, Lean Against Single Payer, Finds New PRI Survey PR Newswire
Census Bureau: More Americans Have Health Coverage
More Americans had health coverage in 2021, according to the latest data from the US Census Bureau released this week. In 2021, 27.2 million Americans, or 8.3 percent of the population, had no form of health insurance. This is a…
Single Payer in the News: September 2022
Americans are overwhelmingly satisfied with their health coverage, new survey finds Yahoo Finance Poll: Canadians have less access to doctors than Americans WWJ950 Canada's Single Payer health care system is a disaster New York Sun Poll: Americans give health care…
Legislators Should Oppose Single Payer
There are just eleven days remaining in the Legislative Session and yet, lawmakers are advancing a bill that would deconstruct the state’s entire health care system and economy. The New York Health Act – legislation to force a Single Payer,…
Single Payer in the News: May 5, 2022
Report highlights needs for "single payer" system in New York Politico Pro Three letters that explain why single payer fails in California: EDD The Press Enterprise Medicare for All would mean worse care for all The Hill Health care report…
The Cost of Waiting for Care
Long waits for surgery and medical treatment cost Canadians almost $4.1 billion in lost wages and productivity last year. According to a new report from the Fraser Institute, an estimated 1.4 million patients in Canada waited for medically necessary treatment in…
Single Payer in the News: April 13, 2022
Letter: New York Health Act would impose a crippling tax burden The Daily News States are striking out on single payer Penn Live Social determinants of health and the New York Health Act The Riverdale Press Canada's surgical backlog could…
Final 2022-23 State Budget Enacted
On April 9, Governor Kathy Hochul and legislative leaders announced an agreement on a $220 billion state budget for 2022-23. The final budget includes several items to address health care access and affordability, including: Expanding Eligibility for the Essential Plan…
Marking the 12th Anniversary of the ACA
Today marks the 12th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act. New York has achieved historic levels of health insurance coverage through NY State of Health, the state's official health plan Marketplace. NY State of Health serves as a critical safety net for…
Single Payer in the News: March 2, 2022
How much would single payer healthcare system cost in New York? FingerLakes1.com Hey, Albany: Stop hurting, start helping overburdened taxpayers Syracuse.com The Long Island Association announces its top priorities for 2022 Newsday The demise of Single Payer in California trips…