Physicians for a National Health Program

Dr. Greg Schmidt joined leaders from organized labor in Wisconsin to send a very clear message: Hands off our Medicare!

Corporate health insurers are up to their old tricks ...

💀 Narrow provider networks
💀 Surprise medical bills
💀 Delays and denials of care
.. all so they can treat themselves to billions in profits.

“In spite of massive federal subsidies, plans are erecting more and more barriers to patient care, including arduous prior authorization requirements that can delay necessary procedures and narrow networks that may exclude higher-quality providers.”

If the authors of Project 2025 get their way, then Medicare Open Enrollment will look a lot different next year.

If seniors aren’t careful, they could get trapped in a plan that restricts their choice of doctors and delays or denies their care.

Four corporations control 73% of the market.

These insurers promise “freedom of choice,” but deliver narrow provider networks, surprise out-of-pocket costs, and outright denials of care.

plans “tend to have limited and unclear provider networks that allow them to dodge responsibility for patient health needs.

Original Medicare, in contrast, covers almost all providers.”

Dr. Henry Kahn: “Hospitals, doctors, and patients struggle to survive in an environment dominated by commercial insurance plans.”

Earlier this week, New Yorkers rallied in support of legislation that would protect city retirees from .

These workers were promised high-quality coverage—that’s what they need and that’s what they deserve!

Last month, we rallied in New York City, Philadelphia, Seattle, and other cities and towns across the U.S. with one very simple message:

Seniors don’t like being forced into corporate plans!

“Instead of funneling money into the hands of corporate insurers, we should be cracking down on overcharging and using those savings to strengthen Medicare.

For example, a cap on out-of-pocket spending is crucial to ensure seniors receive the financial protection they deserve.”

Why is Medicare Open Enrollment so confusing?!?

If you or somebody you know is facing a tough Open Enrollment decision this year, be sure to check out our Heal Medicare website.

We break down everything seniors should keep in mind while weighing their Medicare options ⬇️

We’re excited to welcome lead sponsor Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal as our keynote speaker for in Chicago!

Secure your spot for our Nov. 16 conference: Register today at https://pnhp.salsalabs.org/AnnualMeeting2024/index.html.

When it comes to overcharging taxpayers, “policymakers have an unsettling history of yielding to industry pressure.

The health plans throw a temper tantrum and then [Medicare administrators] will back off.”

is “not just inhumane, it’s expensive.

We need to pay for what people need and stop paying insurance companies an astounding rate to deny what people need when they’re sick and injured.”

“We fragment our insurance so we can give different care to different people,” said Dr. Donald Moore.

“What we need to fight for is an expanded [and improved] .”

Nobody should have to fight with their insurer to get the care then need!

"No patient or family should have to fight Artificial Intelligence for the care that would be provided under traditional Medicare," said Gloria Bent, describing the denials of care that her husband experienced under Medicare Advantage before his death.

plans are “making huge profits, and the way they do it is by denials of care, delays of care, nonpayment of care, and restricted networks.” - Dr. Dan Doyle

You’ve probably heard of Project 2025, but have you heard about their plans for Medicare?

The authors want to make plans the *default option* for people enrolling Medicare!

We cannot allow this to happen. Please contact your legislators today!

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