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A Dolores Huerta / Ro Khanna op-ed ran in the Sacramento Bee: If the pandemic taught us anything, it’s that we need “Medicare for All” in California. California has a proud tradition of leading the nation to...

The question of single-payer is not “if” but when, and how. Here at Healthy California Now, we just released a report detailing the economic and policy considerations in designing a single payer system in California. The release...

“We must join other major countries in guaranteeing healthcare for all and pass Medicare for All.” — Sen. Bernie Sanders Read more on commondreams.org

Medicare for All advocate Rebecca Wood tells a heart-wrenching story of how the healthcare industry fails to provide the care we need. “My claim was denied. I called again to inquire why. This time, no one could tell me....

156 House Democrats sign a letter supporting the expansion. “A large coalition of House Democrats launched a campaign to ramp up pressure on President Biden, calling on him to follow through with a campaign promise and...

Reports from Kaiser Health News and The Washington Post among others indicate a revived effort to enact “Public Option” proposals. Unfortunately, these proposals do not solve the fundamental problems of cost and equity plaguing...

No legislation is needed for Gov. Newsom to initiate talks with Biden Administration A recent memo you received regarding AB 1400 (CalCare) may give an incorrect impression that no progress can be made on achieving Medicare for...

Overwhelming support among progressives, liberals, and the entire range of Democrats makes renewed push for universal health care a powerful boost for Democratic candidates A new statewide survey of 800 California likely voters...

RESOLUTION 21-04.104 Time to Move on Single-Payer Governor Newsom Urged To Start The Waiver Application Process Allowing California to Implement a Single-Payer Healthcare System WHEREAS, the dual COVID-19 Pandemic and resulting...

The California Health Benefits Review Program (CHBRP) yesterday published an analysis of AB 1400, a bill that would establish a single payer health system covering all the state’s residents. Healthy California NOW welcomes...