single-payer
adjective
sin·gle-pay·er
ˈsiŋ-gəl-ˈpā-ər 
: of, relating to, or being a system in which health care providers are paid for their services by the government rather than by private insurers
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Rutinel reportedly shifted his stance on a number of issues during the primary, moving away from progressive positions opposing fracking and supporting single-payer health care and student-debt cancellation.
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Elaine Godfrey,
The Atlantic,
1 July 2026
When Newsom advanced the notion of a single-payer system in 2018, everyone knowledgeable about the state’s massive, very expensive and multi-player system of health care also knew that fundamental change would be very complicated and very difficult.
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Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
23 June 2026
These agencies could pool risks through a single-payer insurance system and reduce those risks through investment in resilience measures.
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The Conversation,
Fortune,
12 June 2026
During his latest campaign, Steyer has emphasized lowering the cost of living, making housing more affordable, reducing electricity bills, advocating for single-payer health care and contesting corporate special interests.
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Sara Dorn,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2026
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Elaine Godfrey,
The Atlantic,
1 July 2026
When Newsom advanced the notion of a single-payer system in 2018, everyone knowledgeable about the state’s massive, very expensive and multi-player system of health care also knew that fundamental change would be very complicated and very difficult.
—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
23 June 2026
These agencies could pool risks through a single-payer insurance system and reduce those risks through investment in resilience measures.
—
The Conversation,
Fortune,
12 June 2026
During his latest campaign, Steyer has emphasized lowering the cost of living, making housing more affordable, reducing electricity bills, advocating for single-payer health care and contesting corporate special interests.
—
Sara Dorn,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2026
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“Single-payer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/single-payer. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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