Jul 30 'I wrote the damn bill.' Sanders defends 'Medicare for All' proposal in 2020 debate By Associated Press Universal health coverage has been a cornerstone of both of Sen. Bernie Sanders' presidential campaigns. He noted that countries like Canada have lower health care costs. Continue reading
Jul 17 Sanders defends 'Medicare for All' after criticism by Biden By Juana Summers, Associated Press The Vermont senator's speech came as the fight over how to best provide health care for Americans has become an animating focus of the race for the Democratic presidential nomination. Continue reading
Jun 27 Watch 5:29 Which candidates clashed during the 1st 2020 Democratic debate Ten candidates for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination faced off Wednesday night in the campaign’s first debate. With the crowded stage, participants battled for speaking time on issues like the economy, health care, immigration, foreign policy and gun control. They… Continue watching
Jun 27 Fact check: Delaney's debate claim that 'Medicare For All' will shutter hospitals goes overboard By Shefali Luthra, Kaiser Health News The potential impact of Medicare for All on hospitals is likely to be much more nuanced than the former U.S. representative made it out to be. Continue reading
Jun 27 'Medicare for All' emerges as early divide in first Democratic debate By Shefali Luthra, Kaiser Health News, Jon Greenberg, PolitiFact During Wednesday night’s Democratic presidential primary debate, health policies — ranging from “Medicare for All” to efforts to curb skyrocketing drug prices — were among the key issues the 10 hopeful candidates onstage used to help differentiate themselves. Continue reading
May 22 Column: Why Medicare needs to be fixed before it works 'for All' By Philip Moeller Medicare has a number of coverage gaps that would need to be closed if it were expanded to cover the entire nation, writes columnist Philip Moeller. Continue reading
May 21 'Medicare for All' proposed benefits leapfrog other nations By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press The plans advocated by leading 2020 Democrats appears more lavish than what's offered in other advanced countries, compounding the cost but also potentially broadening popular appeal. Continue reading
May 08 Column: A financial reality check on the push for health care reform By Philip Moeller Congressional Budget Office reports on single-payer health care, drug pricing and broader federal subsidies provide key insights into how much health care reform proposals will cost. Continue reading
May 01 Why don't 'Medicare for All' plans include Americans living abroad? By Philip Moeller Columnist Phil Moeller answers your questions about recent 'Medicare for All' proposals and how to choose between Medicare and private insurance plans. Continue reading
Apr 10 Bernie Sanders to reveal new version of 'Medicare for All' plan By Elana Schor, Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press Sen. Bernie Sanders is unveiling a new version of his "Medicare for All" plan with four of his Democratic rivals for the 2020 presidential election backing the proposal. The bill's reintroduction promises to shine a bright light on Democratic candidates'… Continue reading