This morning’s Fox News headline – Hillary’s emails! For maximum effect to distract Fox’s audience from the Congressional budget deal on the wall, include pictures of Anthony Weiner and James Comey. What could be more evil!

Not to diminish the importance of the other important headlines on Fox’s front page this morning – McDonalds adds donuts to its menu, and a WWF star discusses her sex tapes.

When Democratic presidential hopefuls and members of the Democratic caucus talk about a single payer health care or Medicare-for-All system, it suggests either a lack of understanding of the Medicare system, a talking point that is misleading or isn’t practical, or a fool-hearty plan that will, in fact, bankrupt the nation.

When certain Democrats further suggest abolishing the medical insurance industry I am convinced that they really don’t understand the Medicare system.

Rather, what we really should be seriously considering is “Medicare-A-for-All” health care legislation. With such a plan persons would… or could… still purchase supplemental Medicare plans from insurers that cover elective surgeries, doctors’ services, outpatient care, medical supplies, preventive services and prescription drugs. It is how Medicare works today for persons over 65 years of age.

Health care legislation can also address the cost of supplemental services, notably preventative services and prescription drugs without the Government subsidizing those products and services through a Medical-for-All system.

Instead of “Medicare-for-All” let’s think “A-for-All”. It is more correct and precise, and a more achievable goal to strive for.

For an explanation of basic Medicare-A and supplemental plans visit the Medicare web site – linked below.

https://www.medicare.gov/what-medicare-covers/your-medicare-coverage-choices/whats-medicare