The HCPN has reached more than 1000 social workers and friends in these past few months alone. A public single payer system is the most practical and certain way to assure access, quality and cost containment. Responding to the vast majority of Americans who want basic overall health reform, these single payer bills cover all US citizens and legal residents. They provide for all services, including in and out patient, long term care, prescription drugs, dental and vision care, mental health and substance abuse treatment. Health education, preventive and primary care are emphasized.
Patients have free choice of providers.
Annual budgets for hospitals and nursing homes are negotiated, as are all professional fees. Tax loopholes will be closed and private insurance premiums will be eliminated. The system replaces most private health insurance and Medicare and Medicaid. High quality pre and postnatal care, pediatric and primary family care will have the same results in the long run. The single payer coalition is active in Washington, DC and around the country.