Medicare for All? ‘Crazy,’ ‘Socialized’ and Unlikely

This article is a part of "Prescriptions" blog, which was initiated by the New York Times to shed some light on the health care debate. The article talks in particular about extending Medicare to all age groups. It is interesting because it indirectly gives an example of public failure. The author mentions "expanding Medicare would not pass because the insurance companies, which he says get a “bonanza” in premiums now, have too strong a grip on Congress through campaign donations." This essentially shows how interest groups are affecting government involvement, which leads to a public failure.