As the transformation of healthcare in the United States continues, it was interesting to read a New York Times article about Cuban healthcare. While food and other basic living conditions are a concern in Cuba, healthcare is not. The government completely funds universal care and the results, as measured by infant mortality, are quite good – 4.0… [Read More]
New York’s Foray into Universal Healthcare
With each passing year, there seems to be another state attempting to accomplish what the Federal Government could not – truly universal healthcare. Vermont, Michigan, Colorado and California have all proposed legislation or embarked upon aggressive plans to enact coverage for all its residents “at little or no cost.” That is, if you fail to… [Read More]
Single-Payer – Be Careful What You Wish For
Single-payer, or government-sponsored healthcare, admittedly has some appeal. Imagine free doctors’ care for whatever ails you! So what, taxes will go up? It sounds like a good idea. That is until taxes do go up and the economic realities of a smaller paycheck set in. And it’s not as if there won’t be rules. Remember,… [Read More]
NYS Assembly Passes Universal Healthcare Bill
The New York Health Act was approved this week by the NYS Assembly. Under the law, New York Health would provide universal, single-payer healthcare to all New Yorkers without premiums, copays, and deductibles, and with unlimited provider networks. Sounds great – but hopefully the lights go on before this fairy tale becomes a nightmare. Consider… [Read More]
