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For one low monthly fee, you avoid waiting, office visit fees, and a referral network to all specialists necessary to meet your needs.
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Call us direct 760-642-5549
Serving Palm Springs, Desert Hot Springs, Cathedral City, Rancho Mirage, Palm Desert, Indian Wells, La Quinta, Indio, and Coachella.
FAQs
What is “single-payer” (and how is it different from universal coverage or socialized medicine)?
- Single-payer = one public payer for core benefits; providers can remain private. “Universal coverage” is a goal (everyone covered) that countries can reach with single- or multi-payer systems. “Socialized medicine” is where the government also owns/operates providers (e.g., parts of the NHS).
Would I keep private insurance—does it disappear under single-payer?
- Basic coverage shifts to the public plan; private insurance typically becomes supplemental. In Canada, ~two-thirds have private policies for services the public plan excludes (e.g., dental, vision, outpatient drugs, private rooms). Provinces may add coverage for some groups.
Do single-payer systems have longer wait times?
- Often, for some elective/specialist care, but it varies by country and procedure. OECD tracking shows many nations faced longer elective-surgery waits post-COVID, though trends differ. Canadian data (CIHI) detail procedure-specific waits and ongoing recovery efforts. Emergencies and cancer pathways can have faster benchmarks.
How is single-payer funded—do taxes rise and admin costs fall?
- Funding generally shifts from premiums/out-of-pocket to taxes; administrative overhead tends to be lower abroad than in the U.S. The Peterson-KFF tracker shows U.S. administrative spending shares are roughly double peer-country averages; overall U.S. health costs also outpace inflation and peers. Savings depend on design (payment rates, drug pricing, benefits).
Can I choose my doctor under single-payer?
- Usually yes, within the public system—though local registration limits can apply. In Canada, patients generally have free choice of GP, but practices can be “closed” to new patients. In England’s NHS, you have the right to choose a GP practice and, upon referral, a hospital/service in many cases.
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