North Country Forum
Dr. Carney’s most recent posts are to be found here. He is in the process of compiling a complete archive of all articles he has written since his retirement from professional social work practice in 2010. All his blogs have as their focus issues pertaining to social justice; are generally placed in their historical context; and, ultimately, are subjected to in-depth analyses whose aim is to promote a full understanding of the issues being addressed.
The Cork In The Bottle: THE ROAD TO SINGLE-PAYER HEALTH CARE GOES THROUGH NEW YORK
Eleven states, including New York, have attempted to enact or implement single-payer healthcare plans since 1986, with the most recent California in 2019 and New York this year, 2021. All failed for the very same reason – fear. I’ll explain below. I’ll also examine the barriers that tripped us up here in New York, from the systemic to the specific , and propose changes in strategy and tactics that might move us forward. For the uninitiated, single payer health care is universal – every person gets it. It is comprehensive – primary to specialized care, emergency to long-term; plus pharmaceutical; dental & ocular. It’s a right. And...