Dr. Stephanie Woolhandler
Distinguished professor of public policy at Hunter College and founder of Physicians for a National Health Program, advocating for single-payer Medicare for All and health policy reform.
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Nov 10, 2025 • 57min
It’s Time for Medicare for All
In this discussion, Dr. Stephanie Woolhandler, a distinguished professor at Hunter College and founder of Physicians for a National Health Program, tackles the urgent need for Medicare for All. She explains how the U.S. healthcare system is failing, driven by profit-seeking motives that drive up costs and restrict access. Woolhandler outlines how single-payer can simplify the coverage model and reduce waste, while debunking myths about private insurance's role and exploring why past reform efforts stalled. Her insights reveal a path forward amid rising public frustration.
