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Most Americans support switch to Medicare for all health insurance (www.reuters.com)
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Most Americans now favor government-paid health insurance for all, according to a ‌new poll, as voters across party lines see major healthcare reforms as a priority less than a month before midterm elections to decide control of the US Congress.

Two-thirds of US adults — up from 53% in 2020 — said they are in favor of universal US health insurance often referred to as "Medicare for all," according to a poll conducted by health policy research firm KFF released on Tuesday.

By party affiliation, 84% of respondents who identify as Democrats and 72% of independent voters were in favor, while 66% of Republicans were opposed.

When told such ⁠a single-payer model would eliminate private insurance plans, that overall support dropped to 52% — still well ahead of the 37% favorability seen in the 2020 survey.

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[–] 3 points 1 day ago

It doesn't have to completely kill private.

Many countries combine the two with standard medical, and optional private for better terms (eg. single room, chief doctor, better dental).

Then there are the hybrid systems, like full public insurance through multiple insurers with private opt-outs under certain conditions (germany). Or full private but with single payee and standard coverage and legal guarantees of affordable insurance.

Then public systems with some capped self-pay component to encourage self-discipline and not running to the doc with every sniffle.

Honestly, almost any system is better than what the US has, which adds unnecessary cost and complexity at every stage.

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