This is episode 32, “If There's an Argument for Medicare for All That Ought to Convince Everyone, It's This Epidemic.”
My guest, David Himmelstein, MD, is a Distinguished Professor of public health and health policy in the CUNY School of Public Health at Hunter College.
Dr. Himmelstein is a co-founder of Physicians for a National Health Program. He has authored or coauthored more than 100 journal articles and three books, and is a top expert on the waste and abuse of our current health care system.
Do not miss this episode as Dr. Himmelstein describes the United States’ devastating response to the coronavirus pandemic and how a single-payer Medicare for All system would help.
Episode 32 Transcript
Hearing Highlights
Building Solidarity – Why Seniors Should Support Medicare for All
The Economics of Health Care, Part 2: The Solution - Medicare for All
The Economics of Health Care, Part 1: The Problem - Our Current Health Care System Is Unaffordable
Putting Out the Fire With Medicare For All
We Can Conquer This Problem
Peace of Mind
Global Budgets: Saving Money and Increasing Simplicity
The Manual
The Five Es
Medicare For All, An Overview
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