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WHY THIS SITE?
Read about the the hideous overcharges
that Cedars-Sinai Medical Center inflicted on me because I was uninsured.
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Who wants universal health care?
Many large corporations, medium and small businesses, organized labor, unorganized labor, entrepreneurs, doctors, nurses, medical
students, a diverse group of associations and clubs, individual U.S. residents, married couples, single people, many Democrats and Republicans and the City of Philadelphia even voted for it.
Every person in the United States is affected by this crisis
Who doesn't want it?
In a nutshell, those who control it now - - mainly
insurance and pharmaceutical companies.
The insurance and pharmaceutical industries are the largest stake holders in health care and they set their own (outrageous) prices. Other Americans who don't want single payer coverage (like the current President of the United States are either clueless about the issues, afraid of change or are in the pockets of these industries. We recommend these folks read the links on this site and these astonishing books.
Isn't this socialized medicine?
No. Socialized medicine is when the hospitals and doctors work for the
government. Doctors in our Veteran's Administration and Armed Services get paid this way but there is no plan to administer health care for the public in this fashion.
Single-payer coverage would be a private-public partnership where physicians and hospitals would remain private but be paid by the U.S. government.
How would it work?
Everyone would pay according to their ability through taxes and the government would act as the bill paying agent to pay private health care providers just as they now do with Medicare. Everyone
would be able to choose their own doctor and change doctors whenever they want.
Can we afford it?
Yes. We currently pay at least twice more per person than other countries
do and we get the least value due to administrative waste and lack of the ability to get discounts through bulk buying. Studies show we have enough money in our health care system to provide every man, woman and child with a high quality, basic health care package if we administered the dollars wisely through a single payer, non profit system.
We could SAVE $286 BILLION in health care paperwork.
What about long lines and rationing?
Rationing already exists in America as getting care is based on your
income. If you can afford a good health insurance policy, you get care; if you can't, you don't. It's been reported that 18,000 Americans DIE every year because they don't have health
insurance.
This is rationing of the worst kind. And if you're currently in an HMO and sometimes a PPO or POS, you know the wait involved to see a specialist such as a dermatologist or endocrinologist.
Why don't we hear about this rationing in America?
Our health care system is
private. They set their own rules and prices. They're not accountable to anyone except maybe their share holders to assure they're making a profit. They don't take full responsibility for health care
and yet they control the health care system.
Why should I pay for some one else's doctor bills?
You are already paying through your taxes but not getting the benefit.
We already
know that pooling our money together works very well for police and fire protection. We could easily do this for health care in America.
What does organized labor have to say about universal coverage?
Plenty. Because of double digit insurance premium increases, employers are shifting more costs to employees or not providing
coverage at all. Now, much more than in the past, the AFL-CIO believes strongly that universal coverage is the best solution for employees as well as business. With the health insurance premium off
the backs of employers, all employees will be covered.
In this rare instance, organized labor and business are coming together. Everyone sees the benefit of removing the health
insurance noose off the necks of employers so health care can be extended to all.
www.aflcio.org/aboutaflcio/ecouncil/ec02252003a.cfm
"No Free Lunch" is a web site by physicians, for physicians who are against pharmaceutical promotions such as lunches, Palm Pilots and digital cameras, and ski
vacations. Buying the influence of doctors and expensive television advertising costs are passed on to the American public through high prescription drug costs.
www.nofreelunch.org
Your answers are too simplified. Where can I find more details?
Glad you asked. Our goal is to pique your interest so
you'd want to learn more. Please check out all the resources and links on this site or jump now to www.pnhp.org as this is the first site that got us fired up about this issue. We figured if doctors are for it, there must be something to it!
Why does your logo look like that?
The map of the USA is void of state lines to symbolize ONE UNITED country.
The blank space also symbolizes the big void we have in our
healthcare system.
I'm interested! What can I do to help make this a reality?
Click on States that have coalitions to join their group and go to
Campaign for a National Health Program Now!
What is this site's Privacy Policy?
We care a great deal about your privacy. Click here to read our policy.
Who started American Healthcare Reform.org?
A deeply concerned nobody with a passion for life.
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