Is there a way to say “Medicare for all is the future of American healthcare. Period. But we may not be able to get it through Congress in 2021. But you know where I believe we can get it through? The state legislature of California, of New York,” etc.
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Would people accept “Senator Sanders’ plan is my Plan A for passing Medicare for All. And yes, that involves some tax increases. But if we can’t get the Senate on board with that, here’s my Plan B”? Would that work?
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Replying to @csilverandgold
Why though? Seems arbitrary given the number of different universal healthcare models and it’s general unpopularity outside of leftist circles Why isn’t public option with private alternatives the future of US healthcare?
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Because it’s more expensive. A French system with some role for private insurance in nonessential healthcare is possible, but single payer makes healthcare cheaper for everybody by reducing administrative waste and eventually how much providers charge for their services.
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But this is all in theory. We have no idea how expensive M4A would really be This strikes me as way more of a political talking point than a sober analysis of the political economy. Like, M4A is good at rallying, so that’s the thing
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