Universal coverage without primary care

Ben Brewer: “To me, universal coverage looks like an empty promise. Just nationalizing health insurance by declaring Medicare for all isn’t going to get the job done. Medical insurance coverage without a doctor to see is another big health problem — not a solution.”

More at the WSJ Health Blog.

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