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“When a health policy analyst went to heaven, he asked God the same question: 'Will America ever have a single-payer system?' And God said, 'Absolutely. Just not in my lifetime.' I'm afraid that little story is true. Americans just are not prepared to let government be responsible for all of their health care.”

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Stuart Altman

Stuart Altman is a renowned economist born on August 10, 1937. He has extensive research and teaching experience in the field of economics, particularly in health economics and public finance. Professor Altman teaches at the Harvard Kennedy School and has served as a consultant for various government agencies. more

“Eighty five percent of Americans, year in and year out, say they believe everyone should have universal coverage. The problem is everybody has a different idea of how to make it work. And unfortunately what you have is 85 percent of Americans are reasonably well-insured. And when you start thinking about how you're going to get the remaining 15 percent, everyone gets very nervous.”

Thinking Believe Different Problem Nervous

Author:Stuart Altman

“There were a few verses that I wrote literally on the spot. But the concept was there. It's about being in your own world musically and waking up in the morning and walking outside and being consumed by everything around you. Just being aware of the good things in art and music and life. It's also about how the world is at a boiling point, in a way.”

World Art Morning Walking Wake Up Good Things Verses

Author:Kurt Vile

“A lot of getting a song done is booking the studio time. I'm the kind of person who will set time aside to do something and then do everything but that thing.”

Kind Done Song

Author:Kurt Vile

“I've never liked songs that are about writing, or struggling to write. Maybe it's because it's too relatable to me.”

Writing Song Struggle Relatable

Author:Courtney Barnett