Taking Back Our Healthcare System: Reducing Corporate Medical Costs

The most effective way to reduce the bloated costs of the corporate medical system is to take bold, transformative action that prioritizes people over profits. This starts with:

Passing Medicare for All: Expanding coverage through a Medicare-for-all, single-payer program would provide free healthcare for all Americans, ensuring that no one is excluded from accessing the care they need due to cost. This program lays the foundation for tackling the excessive costs associated with prescription drugs and medical services.

Comprehensive Cost Negotiation: Follow Medicare for All with legislation allowing Medicare to negotiate not only the prices of select drugs, but also:

All prescription drug prices

Medical equipment costs

Inpatient and outpatient treatment prices

All other medical costs associated with patient care

By granting Medicare the authority to negotiate across the board, we can ensure fair pricing throughout the entire healthcare system. This would curb corporate price-gouging and make healthcare affordable for everyone.

If we can achieve these two reforms, the U.S. will not only have the world’s best healthcare system but one that is accessible to all—regardless of wealth, status, or creed. This would lead to a higher standard of living for every American, ensuring that no one has to choose between financial security and their health.

Together, we can take on the medical oligarchs and build a healthcare system that truly belongs to the people—not to corporate interests. By reclaiming our healthcare system, we pave the way for a healthier, more equitable future for all.