3355.0 Invited Session: States Explore Single-Payer Options

Monday, October 29, 2012: 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Oral
Single-payer, historically supported by the Medical Care Section as the best option for achieving universal health care, has been elected in several states. This session compares single-payer plans in California, Hawaii, New York, and Vermont. It notes controversies, compromises, and consequent bills that embrace single-payer healthcare plans.
Session Objectives: Presenters will discuss key features of single-payer plans in California, Hawaii, Vermont, and one proposed in New York State. They will describe the process and participation by groups in designing and passing legislation.
Organizer:
Oliver Fein, MD
Moderator:
Oliver Fein, MD

2:30pm
States explore single-payer options
Oliver Fein, MD
2:45pm
California's single-payer experience and progress
James G. Kahn, MD
     
3:00pm
Hawaii: Transitioning and moving beyond ACA
Stephen Kemble, MD
     
  
3:15pm
Vermont‘s Act 48 and single-payer healthcare
Anna Carey, MD
     
3:30pm
New York Health: A state single-payer bill
Oliver Fein, MD
     

See individual abstracts for presenting author's disclosure statement and author's information.

Organized by: Medical Care
Endorsed by: Asian Pacific Islander Caucus for Public Health

CE Credits: Medical (CME), Health Education (CHES), Nursing (CNE), Public Health (CPH)

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