Health Care is a Public Good
There is a groundswell of public support for Medicare for All, but actionable, detailed proposals are currently missing from the debate. With the political landscape volatile and uncertain, the best solution lies in existing law that authorizes a state-initiated, Medicare-based public option program that we call Medicare Direct.
GoMedicareDirect.com is where policymakers and the public can learn more about the concept and contribute to its development. Together, we can expand access to the quality, affordable coverage that all Americans deserve.
Medicare Direct. Health Care is a Public Good.
Learn more: Medicare DIRECT In Four Slides
ABOUT MEDICARE DIRECT
Here you can find basic information about the proposal, its origins, and the author of the blog series in which it was introduced.
medicare direct 101
Includes an overview of the proposal in four slides and a list of frequently asked questions. You can also access links to the three-part Health Affairs blog series introducing the program, additional blogs relating to Medicare for All or public option proposals, and resources for learning more about these issues.
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Explore articles here that discuss Medicare Direct or related proposals as well as broader news on health care reform, Medicare for All, and more.