In several of our previous discussions of this topic, I’ve mentioned my “Medicare for Most” plan, which would gradually expand Medicare coverage, with the eventual goal of covering everyone.
I think this addresses the worst of the “How do we get from here to there” problems. It takes a fairly long time, so no one feels like they’re being rushed into some untested waters, and it gives the companies time to gradually scale back their activities, or move into new areas of business, without sudden massive lay-offs. It also builds on both young people and old people who already qualify for at least some government-funded health coverage, so they’re already used to the idea, and won’t freak out at being asked to change.