Since 1987, Physicians for a National Health Program has advocated for health-care reform in the U.S. A large part of our work involves educating health professionals about the benefits of a single-payer system – including fewer administrative costs and affording health insurance for the 47 million Americans who have none.
More than 14,000 members are working toward a single-payer national health program across the country, including chapters in 22 states. West Virginia's group organized in 2004.
Our members and physician activists work toward a single-payer national health program in their communities. PNHP organizes rallies, town hall meetings, and debates; coordinates speakers and forum discussions; contributes Op-Eds and articles to the nation's top newspapers, medical journals and magazines;and appears regularly on national television and news programs advocating for a single-payer system.
PNHP is the only organization in the United States dedicated to implementing a single-payer national health program.