Single-Payer Health Plan in New York State Could Cover All Without Increasing Total Health Spending If Cost Growth Slows

A single-payer health care plan could expand coverage for all New York State residents, but would require significant new tax revenue. A plan outlined by the New York Health Act is likely to increase use of health services as more people receive coverage. But overall health care costs would decrease slightly over time if administrative costs are reduced and state officials slow the growth of payments to health care providers.

Source: RAND - August 1, 2018 Category: Health Management Authors: RAND Corporation Source Type: news