This is the slippery slope toward Single-payer.
It’s a very steep and slippery slope, in my opinion. If Obamacare stands, private insurers will serve no useful purpose. The goverment will decide who is covered, what everyone pays, and what medical services will be delivered. It’s all one big public option.
Except, of course, for the rich and politically connected, who will be able to purchase quality care for cash.
Didn’t he say in a speech today somewhere that we are getting closer to universal heathcare? Or is universal HC different than single-payer? If it isn’t, he’s just admitted that his goal is single-payer.