Single-payer healthcare is a system where every citizen pays the government to provide core healthcare services for all residents. Under this system the government may provide the care themselves or pay a private healthcare provider to do so. In a single-payer system all residents receive healthcare regardless of age, income or health status. Countries with single-payer healthcare systems include the U.K., Canada, Taiwan, Israel, France, Belarus, Russia and Ukraine.
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@92MBPRS3yrs3Y
Everyone who contributes to society should be able to benefit from free healthcare.
@8TDSW7F3yrs3Y
No. Elective surgeries should be provided only by private healthcare.
Deleted3yrs3Y
No, I support universal healthcare for everyone but I would prefer a two-tier/multi-payer system instead.
@ThomasJ4763yrs3Y
Yes, but allow the option of private care.
Deleted3yrs3Y
No, I support universal healthcare for all citizens, but I would prefer a two-tier system that allows both private (but regulated) and public healthcare (with a right amount of government funding) to ensure high-quality care and services, so people can make a choice for which they would prefer.
Deleted3yrs3Y
No, I support universal healthcare for all citizens, but I would prefer a multi-payer system that allows both private and public healthcare (with a right amount of government funding) in order to provide better care and services, so people can make a choice for which they would prefer.
@8ZTRX223yrs3Y
No, but not completely because I think thier should be a government chaos fund which would pay for severe conditions (cancer).
@8ZSR5NL3yrs3Y
No, I support universal healthcare for all citizens, but I'd prefer a two-tier system that allows both private (but highly regulated) and public healthcare (with more government funding) to ensure quality of care and services, along with government step-in to control the prices of drugs.
Deleted4yrs4Y
I support basic healthcare for all and private care available for those who can afford it.
Deleted4yrs4Y
Yes, but also have private care available.
Deleted4yrs4Y
Basic healthcare for all but allow private care for those who want to pay.
@8ZSR5NL3yrs3Y
No, I am all for universal healthcare, but I'd prefer a two-tier system that allows both private (highly regulated) and public healthcare (with more government funding) to ensure quality of care and services, along with government step-in to control the prices of drugs.
Deleted4yrs4Y
Yes, but also allow private care for those who want to pay.
Deleted2yrs2Y
No, but give every citizen an allowanced health savings account
Deleted3yrs3Y
No, I support universal healthcare but not single-payer. Instead of implementing a single-payer system, we should have a private system that coexists within a public system to ensure quality of care and incentives for doctors.
Deleted3yrs3Y
Basic healthcare for all but allow private care for those who want it.
Deleted3yrs3Y
Yes, but I do not want to pay for it. Private care should be an option also.
Deleted4yrs4Y
Yes, I support a basic healthcare for which includes free ambulance rides if necessary. Allow private care to be an option for those who want it.
Deleted4yrs4Y
Basic healthcare for all but allow private care for those who can pay.
Deleted4yrs4Y
Basic care for all citizens with private care available for those who want to pay.
Deleted4yrs4Y
Basic healthcare for every citizen but allow private care for those who are able to pay.
Deleted4yrs4Y
Basic care for every US citizen with the option to pay for private care if they choose so.
Deleted4yrs4Y
Basic care for all and allow private care for those who can pay.
Deleted4yrs4Y
Create a Public Health Insurance option
Deleted4yrs4Y
No, I support a multi-payer healthcare system.
Deleted4yrs4Y
Basic healthcare for all but allow private companies the ability to provide care.
Deleted4yrs4Y
Basic healthcare for all but also allow private companies for those who want to pay extra.
Deleted4yrs4Y
Basic healthcare for all but allow private companies the ability to practice.
Deleted3yrs3Y
No, transition to a partial coverage option like France, and open the markets so that private insurers can compete across states lines
Deleted3yrs3Y
Basic healthcare for all citizens but allow private care for those who want to pay.
Deleted3yrs3Y
Basic healthcare for all but private care should also be an option.
Deleted3yrs3Y
Yes, but don't abolish copayments or private insurers.
Deleted3yrs3Y
Basic healthcare for all and allow private care for non life-threatening procedures.
Deleted4yrs4Y
Basic healthcare for all and private care available for those who want to pay for better care.
Deleted3yrs3Y
Universal healthcare and pharma care. Allow private companies the right to exist for those who want to pay.
@8W733KH3yrs3Y
Yes, but if it’s of free choice
Deleted3yrs3Y
Yes, but don't get rid of copayments or private insurers.
Deleted3yrs3Y
Yes, but don't ban copayments or private insurers.
Deleted3yrs3Y
No, instead of completely implementing a single-payer system, a) people should be allowed to choose between private and public healthcare; b) costs of healthcare should be lowered as well; and c) find more ways to negotiate with healthcare insurance companies to make their prices more affordable.
Deleted3yrs3Y
Be like Canada plus free pharma care.
Deleted4yrs4Y
Basic healthcare for all and private care for those who want to pay for better care.
Deleted3yrs3Y
Yes, be like Canada plus free pharma care.
@8DH2G484yrs4Y
There's way too many variables and not a single simple answer.
@8F75R4Z4yrs4Y
Deleted4yrs4Y
Basic state ran healthcare and private care for those who want a better quality of care.
Deleted4yrs4Y
Basic state run healthcare and private car for those who want a better quality of care.
Deleted3yrs3Y
No, we should have a mix of private system that coexists within a public system to ensure quality of care and incentives for doctors, so people can choose which type of system they want. Furthermore, we should also decrease costs of healthcare and help provide for those who are low-income and the medically needy.
Deleted3yrs3Y
No, I support universal healthcare for everyone but not single-payer. Instead, we should have a private system that coexists within a public system to ensure quality of care and incentives for doctors, so people can chose which system they want. Furthermore, we should also decrease costs of healthcare and help provide for those who are low-income and the medically needy.
Deleted3yrs3Y
No, I support universal healthcare but not single-payer.
1) We should have a private system that coexists which a public system to ensure quality of care and incentives for doctors.
2) Medical billing and insurance reimbursements should be transparent with an upfront single price medical bill for treatment.
3) The uninsured should not have to pay more than the insured.
4) Simplify costs and simplify billing to reduce the massive overhead costs of medical insurance.
Deleted3yrs3Y
No, I support universal healthcare but not single-payer.
1) We should have a private system that coexists which a public system to ensure quality of care and incentives for doctors.
2) Medical billing and insurance reimbursements should be transparent with an upfront single price medical bill for treatment.
3) Simplify costs and billing to reduce the massive costs of medical insurance.
Deleted3yrs3Y
No, I support universal healthcare for everyone but not single-payer system. Instead, we should have a private system that coexists within a public system to ensure quality of care and incentives for doctors, so people can chose which system they want. Furthermore, we should also decrease costs of healthcare and help provide for those who are low-income and the medically needy.
Deleted3yrs3Y
No, we should have a private system that coexists within a public system to ensure quality of care and incentives for doctors, so people can choose which type of system they want. Furthermore, we should also decrease costs of healthcare and help provide for those who are low-income and the medically needy.
Deleted3yrs3Y
No, I support universal healthcare but not single-payer. 1) We should have a private system that coexists within a public system to ensure quality of care and incentives for doctors. 2) Medical billing and insurance reimbursements should be transparent with an upfront single price medical bill for treatment. 3) Simplify costs and billing to reduce the massive costs of medical insurance.
Deleted3yrs3Y
No, I support universal healthcare but not single-payer. Instead, we should have a private system that coexists within a public system to ensure quality of care and incentives for doctors.
Deleted3yrs3Y
No, I support universal healthcare for everyone but not single-payer. Instead, we should have a private system that coexists within a public system to ensure quality of care and incentives for doctors, so people can choose which system they want. Furthermore, we should also decrease costs of healthcare and help provide for those who are low-income and the medically needy.
Deleted4yrs4Y
Basic state/government run healthcare for all citizens but allow private care for those who want to pay for a better quality of care.
Deleted3yrs3Y
No, we should have a mix of private system that coexists within a public system to ensure quality of care and incentives for doctors, so people can choose which system they want. Furthermore, we should also decrease costs of healthcare and help provide for those who are low-income and the medically needy.
Deleted3yrs3Y
No, there should be a mix of private system that coexists within a public system to ensure quality of care and incentives for doctors, so people can choose which system they want. Otherwise, we should also decrease costs of healthcare and help provide for those who are low-income and the medically needy.
Deleted3yrs3Y
Basic healthcare for all citizens while also having private care an option for those who want to pay.
Deleted3yrs3Y
Yes, basic healthcare for all citizens but allow private care to be available for those who want to pay extra.
@8ZGJXBM3yrs3Y
yes, but only if needed.
@3RFN58B4yrs4Y
Don’t know enough facts about this Complex issue.
@8Q7VBYD4yrs4Y
Yes, but only in a gradual and carefully managed transition from a private system. It is a massive industry, and this move would have a huge impact on jobs in addition to care.
@8Q8RMYM4yrs4Y
I do not believe there is a best single system, I believe an integrated system would work best for the American people.
@8Q9PRKM4yrs4Y
I think that while it is a good idea, people who don't often go to the hospital aren't paying for their own hospital stays but for others and while that is ok, I think that people should be able to opt out and if they do then they pay for their own hospital fees.
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@4SHZKD64yrs4Y
Yes, but I'd need to learn a little more about it and see it successfully being used in another country. Maybe the U.S. could eventually try a trial run with it.
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@Brunk4yrs4Y
No, the private sector helps drive innovation.
@88LK76J4yrs4Y
Yes but allow people to use private insurance and don’t fund it through taxes.
@8P6PWZP4yrs4Y
Yes, and the entire healthcare and pharmaceutical industry should be nationalized.
@8XNVQ8R3yrs3Y
Yes, but people/citizens should have to option to decline the single-payer healthcare system
@94267X22yrs2Y
Maybe at the state level if private health Insurance is still allowed
@8R2RMP34yrs4Y
No, but drastically increase funding and expand eligibility for Medicaid.
@36DLLNT4yrs4Y
Yes, but only after reworking the current budget to allocate funding to universal healthcare.
@8WX365K3yrs3Y
Yes but, people should be allowed to use privatized doctors if they prefer.
@7GQVY6F2yrs2Y
Support an affordable public option.
@8QQ5NLZ3yrs3Y
Yes, but a public healthcare system would be better
@4P355J93yrs3Y
No, but businesses should not provide health insurance for their employees. It should be a direct market with consumers, who can select a public or private option with the company of their choice.
@8VKGG3L3yrs3Y
No, but the government should have more involvement in private healthcare.
@8VCMN273yrs3Y
I think that all healthcare for everyone should be free
@93VVP972yrs2Y
No, but implement a public/private healthcare system
@8DPBPYY4yrs4Y
Yes, but allow manufacturers to sell healthcare items to them for ex. ventilators
@8XVVHDP3yrs3Y
No, the entire healthcare system should be privatized
@michaelconnely3yrs3Y
Our entire health care system is corrupt and needs restructured.
@6VWJ8PP3yrs3Y
No but strengthen the exchanges and add a public option
@6VWJ8PP3yrs3Y
No, but provide more subsidies and create a public opt-in option
@8H4DF7B4yrs4Y
Reduce health care costs reasonably and give aid to struggling financially and allow people to choose government health care or private
@8SXMZCP4yrs4Y
I don't necessarily agree with either side
@IINXMP4yrs4Y
No, only the people who want it should pay for it.
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