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More than 90% of physicians oppose single-payer medical care: AAPS

Results are in from a survey by an association for medical doctors on single-payer health care -- and while some statistics are expected, respondents' suggestions are interesting to examine.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | Updated on September 07, 2017
Results are in from a survey by a physicians' association on single-payer health care -- and respondents' suggestions are interesting to examine. (Photo: iStock)

The Association of American Physicians and Surgeons surveyed 1,208 adults — the majority of whom were physicians or other types of medical professionals — and found that 90 percent are opposed to a single-payer health care system.

Respondents also provided commentary either supporting or opposing single payer – but some of the most interesting open-ended comments included alternative suggestions for how to improve the current system in the U.S.

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Katie Kuehner-Hebert

Katie Kuehner-Hebert

Katie Kuehner-Hebert is a freelance writer based in Running Springs, Calif. She has more than three decades of journalism experience, with particular expertise in employee benefits and other human resource topics.

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