single-payer health care

Single-payer healthcare is a system where a single public entity, usually the government, finances and manages healthcare for everyone. Instead of multiple insurance companies, the government collects taxes and uses that money to provide medical services to all residents, ensuring universal coverage. It streamlines administrative costs, reduces paperwork, and promotes equal access to care regardless income. While healthcare providers may remain private, the government acts as the primary insurer. This model aims to improve affordability, simplify coverage, and focus on healthcare needs rather than profit.