Two questions here.
One is why do we call it single payer? Answer: Because no one has yet come up with a better, simpler, name. Health care is a very complex issue, and it’s hard to put it into a word or two. We used to think that Medicare for All was a good alternative, but I’ve just received my 150-page Medicare and You book, and realized that they have managed to make even Medicare so complicated that it’s no longer a good concept. Any good ideas?
The other question is why do we need single payer? If you have read much on this site, you may know the answers. But if you are not yet convinced, check out this link.
Meanwhile, the governor of Montana is seeking a waiver to introduce single payer into his state. And Vermont is moving toward single payer. Could it happen here?
The phrase “single payer” is not enough, I believe we should say Single Payer / Independent Providers
Even though it’s longer, this is not some sort of big gray socialist hospital everyone has to go to.
The phrase “single payer” is not enough, I believe we should say Single Payer / Independent Providers
Even though it’s longer, this is not some sort of big gray socialist hospital everyone has to go to.