Shefali Luthra

Shefali Luthra was a correspondent for KFF Health News until June 2020.

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Delaney’s Debate Claim That ‘Medicare For All’ Will Shutter Hospitals Goes Overboard

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At the first Democratic presidential primary debate, former U.S. lawmaker John Delaney outlined his opposition to “Medicare for All” by claiming it would prove fatal for hospitals. It’s really not that simple.

‘Medicare For All’ Emerges As Early Divide In First Democratic Debate

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On the first of the Democrat’s two-night debate, only New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren offered full support for a single-payer system that would banish private health insurance.

Democratic Voters Want To Hear Candidates’ Views On Health, But Priorities Vary

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Nearly 9 in 10 Democrats or Democratic-leaning independents said it is very important for candidates to discuss health issues. But they are sharply divided among the goals of lowering costs, increasing access, protecting the Affordable Care Act or moving to a “Medicare for All” plan, a poll by the Kaiser Family Foundation reported.