Democratic 2020 candidates debated over universal health care, with Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Mayor Bill De Blasio calling for abolishing private insurance
Presented with a question that cut to the core of the "Medicare for All" debate, Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren raised her hand and said she backed eliminating private plans in order to launch a new, single-payer system. She then offered a forceful argument on its behalf -- slamming the for-profit insurance industry as immoral while most of the stage served up more moderate plans that would retain a role for insurers.Despite his absence, Vermont Sen.
What is Medicare for all? 03:01Delaney warned that forcing hospitals to pay at Medicare's rates would put them out of business. He also offered praise for private plans offered by labor unions.Others were less clear on where they stood. Tulsi Gabbard, the Hawaii congresswoman, restated her support for Medicare for All, but also suggested keeping private insurance -- something Sanders's bill all but eliminate -- should be something to consider.
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