News tagged with 'Single-Payer'

Health care reform in the U.S. is heating up with three bills being considered by Congress and President Obama addressing the nation tonight. Requiring everyone to purchase insurance is a common thread, while a system that eliminates insurance companies as middle men is advocated by many physicians, including the president's former physician. 

Five protestors were taken into custody at the Senate Finance Committee hearings today trying to address health care reform. Charged with Disruption of Congress, they were advocating a single-payer system, still largely misunderstood.  The insurance industry is a firm opponent.