Solving The Health Care Crisis In America with David Kerns, M.D.

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The health care system in America is in tatters. More than 47 million adult Americans are without health care coverage - 25 million children do not have health care, and this is the richest nation in the world. Dr. Kerns says, "If I was in control I'd like to see universal, single payer system for America which would essentially be Medicare for everybody. Not only would we have everybody covered, but we'd have everybody covered by the most just and efficient mechanism, and it's being paid for by the government." In this informative dialogue he describes in simple terms the roots of the problem, and provides an abundance of ways to move towards solution. (hosted by Michael Toms)

Bio

David Kerns, M.D. is Adjunct Professor of Pediatrics at Stanford University of Medicine; the former Chief Medical Officer of Santa Clara Valley Medical Center.

He is the author of a book described as "a novel of conscience and consciousness":

• Standard of Care: A Novel (Sentient Publications 2007)

To learn more about the work of David Kerns go to davidkerns.com.

Topics Explored in This Dialogue

• What you can do to assure adequate health care for yourself and your family
• Why managed care is not a "free market"
• What are solutions to the health care crisis
• How money is connected to health care
• What are the differences between rural and urban health care
• How is universal coverage different from single payer coverage