Latest California Healthline Stories
Obama Champions ‘Medicare For All’ As He Blasts Republicans For ‘Sabotaging’ Health Law
Former President Barack Obama spoke about Democrats’ ideas like “Medicare For All.” Meanwhile, Republicans are using the plan to attack their opponents, saying it will jeopardize Medicare’s current beneficiaries.
As ‘Medicare-For-All’ Debate Bubbles Up On Campaign Trail, CBO Passes Up Chance To Project Cost
Experts say that because Republicans control Congress there is not a legitimate reason for the Congressional Budget Office to put time into analyzing the idea.
“San Francisco is the only universal healthcare plan for all undocumented residents in America. Very proud of that,” gubernatorial candidate Gavin Newsom said of his efforts while mayor of San Francisco. “And we proved it can be done without bankrupting the city.”
The Associated Press fact checks Sen. Bernie Sanders’ (I-Vt.) spin on the report that analyzed the cost of the senator’s “Medicare For All” plan, which is gaining steam in the progressive wing of the Democratic Party.
Gubernatorial Candidates Banking On ‘Medicare For All’ Enthusiasm Instead Of Playing It Safe
Although the Democratic party is split on whether to champion a progressive idea that could make candidates vulnerable to attack from Republicans, many on the trail are being vocal about their support for “Medicare for All.”
Gubernatorial Candidate Newsom’s War Chest Flush As He Heads Into General Election
Democrat Gavin Newsom has a large financial advantage over his opponent John Cox, but Cox has been receiving larger donations since he place second in the June 5 primary.
Democrat Newsom Has Comfortable Lead Over Republican Cox In Gubernatorial Race
Opportunities for John Cox to pick up support over Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom before the November election also appear to be limited, with just 9 percent of likely voters saying they were undecided.
Reality Of Paying For Universal Health Care May Collide With Newsom’s Campaign Promises
Though even Gavin Newsom, who has made single-payer a talking point for his campaign, has begun to temper expectations, he says he still sees universal health care as the ultimate goal.
Health Care Along For The Ride As California Lawmakers Pass Several ‘Budget Trailer Bills’
One of the health care measures being voted upon was the funding for a new study group to look at single payer health care.
What Would You Sacrifice For Lower Premiums? For Younger Consumers The Answer Is Privacy
If it ends with them saving money, the younger consumers were happy to let insurers trawl through their digital data. As the ages went up, people were less inclined to be alright with the tactic.
