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Also a step wise approach would include what exactly? Thank you for taking the time.

Ok, this kind of blew up! I’m going to do my best to answer all the questions coming my way. If I miss any, I’m sorry! I’m not trying to dodge. For me, as a doctor, healthcare policy is my number one concern in politics. Transitioning would go like this:

1. Shore up the ACA immediately by strengthening the exchanges and providing generous subsidies for those using them. Expand Medicaid to all states and expand Medicaid coverage. Eliminate the junk plans being put forth by Trump. This will protect people already covered...

2. Expand Medicare to cover everyone from age 55 and up. Allow time (1-2 years) for current markets to settle and for employees in the insurance industry to change jobs. Keep in mind that *many* health insurance employees are nurses, who can transition...

Into direct patient care as more and more currently uninsured patients get access to care. 3. Continue to lower the coverage age for Medicare by 10 years every 1-2 years until all are covered. The step-wise approach will prevent massive job losses.

Why do you necessarily think there would be job losses? Big insurance companies administer Medicare plans across the country. Is there any reason to think that the Medicare Administration wouldn't or couldn't do the same, just with more members?

The job losses would come from reducing administrative positions. Just as an example, in my small office, we would need 1-3 fewer people. Multiply that by 10’s of thousands of healthcare entities. Most SP advocates recognize this and have various plans to mitigate...