Possible 2020 Hopeful Hickenlooper Supports Universal Health Care But Rejects ‘Medicare For All’ As Good Litmus Test
Former Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper said he is concerned that "Medicare for All" calls for dismantling the current system when less disruptive measures may achieve universal health care. Meanwhile, two Democrats on Capitol Hill are looking for sponsors for their version of "Medicare for All." And KHN's weekly podcast takes a deep dive into the history, prospects and terminology surrounding the debate.
The Associated Press:
Ex-Colorado Gov. Hickenlooper Supports Universal Health Care
John Hickenlooper, the former governor of Colorado who is considering a run for president in 2020, said Thursday he supports universal health care and thinks the U.S. eventually should provide it. But as other Democrats already in the race endorse "Medicare-for-all," Hickenlooper told a crowd at a New Hampshire college that it was more important now to get behind the general idea rather than argue over a specific approach. (Casey, 2/14)
The Hill:
Democrats Seek Cosponsors For New 'Medicare For All' Bill
Two progressive lawmakers are circulating a letter to their Democratic colleagues asking for cosponsors for a Medicare for all bill as they prepare to introduce it. Reps. Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.) and Debbie Dingell (D-Mich.) sent the letter, which was obtained by The Hill, on Tuesday, saying they have been working with experts for months to write an updated version of the single-payer health care legislation. Jayapal says she plans to introduce the measure later this month. (Sullivan, 2/14)
Kaiser Health News:
Podcast: KHN’s ‘What The Health?’ “Medicare-For-All” For Dummies
Republicans are still in charge of the White House and the Senate, but the “Medicare-for-all” debate is in full swing. Democrats of every stripe are pledging support for a number of variations on the theme of expanding health coverage to all Americans. This week, KHN’s “What the Health?” podcast takes a deep dive into the often-confusing Medicare-for-all debate, including its history, prospects and terminology. (2/14)
