Quentin D. Young, M.D. 1923 - 2016
We announce with great sadness the death at age 92 of Quentin Young, M.D., PNHP's national coordinator from 1992-2014, a physician beloved by his patients, colleagues and students, and a lifelong fighter for social justice. We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family and friends. PNHP's statement can be found here, a selection of obituaries here, and a selection of personal tributes and reminiscences here.
If you wish to make a donation to PNHP in memory of Dr. Young, please click here.
PNHP sets record straight on single payer myths
Pundits and policy wonks alike are propagating myths about single payer. We respond with our own statement, which you can read here, welcoming the debate.
U.S. already pays for universal health care
New research shows tax-funded expenditures account for 64.3 percent of U.S. health spending, with public spending exceeding total spending in most countries with universal care. Yet we still leave 33 million uninsured.
Click here to read the study and our statement.
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