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Talking Points on “Medicare for All”
A variety of public policy proposals to expand health coverage and contain costs have been suggested that are often characterized as “single payer” approaches. The most popular is often referred to as “Medicare for All.” Moreover, “Medicare for All” is a term that is used interchangeably, and could include everything from a government-administered single payer approach using the Medicare program as the vehicle, to an option of allowing individuals under 65 years of age to “buy-in” or purchase Medicare coverage.
Resources for September 10, 2019, AHA Advocacy Day Briefing
With Congress back in town and a full slate of health care issues on its agenda, AHA President and CEO Rick Pollack, Executive Vice President Tom Nickels and Senior Associate Director of Federal Relations Priscilla Ross hosted a special AHA Town Hall webcast live from the AHA’s Advocacy Day in Washington, D.C., on September 10.
Fact Sheet: Medicare for All
The Issue
“Medicare for All” these days – a catch-all label that has become a part of the political dialogue – represents a variety of health coverage proposals that would do everything f
The Impact of Medicare-X Choice on Coverage, Healthcare Use, and Hospitals
The American Hospital Association (AHA) and the Federation of American Hospitals (FAH) released a new report that details the impact that a Medicare public option proposal could have on the ability of hospitals and health systems to continue to provide access to high-quality care to their patients and communities.
Study: Half of rural hospitals could close under Medicare public option
Offering a government insurance program reimbursing at Medicare rates as a public option on the health insurance exchanges could place as many as 55% of rural hospitals.
House hearing on ‘Pathways to Universal Health Coverage’
The House Ways and Means Committee today held a hearing on “Pathways to Universal Health Coverage,” which debated various options to expand access to health coverage, ranging from Medicare for All to improving existing coverage.
AHA Comments on Medicare for All to House Ways and Means Committee
AHA comments on Medicare for All to House Ways and Means Committee.
House holds hearing on CBO report on single-payer health system
The House Budget Committee today held a hearing on the Congressional Budget Office’s recent report on key design components and considerations for policymakers interested in establishing a single-payer system.
AHA Statement on Key Design Components and Considerations for Establishing a Single-Payer Health Care System
AHA Statement before the House Committee on Budget on Key Design Components and Considerations for Establishing a Single-Payer Health Care System
CBO report looks at policy considerations for single-payer health system
Establishing a single-payer system would be a major undertaking that would involve substantial changes in the sources and extent of coverage, provider payment rates, and financing methods of health care in the United States, , according to a report released today by the Congressional Budget Office.