Partnership for America's Health Care Future (PAHCF) is an

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of American hospital,

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, and pharmaceutical lobbyists committed to preventing legislation that would lead to single-payer healthcare, expanding Medicare, or creating Medicare for All in particular. It purports to support expansion of the

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History

Founded in June 2018 by the Federation of American Hospitals, America’s Health Insurance Plans, and the

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, the

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–based partnership now includes the American Hospital Association and the

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. PAHCF has been labeled a " dark money" organization and an "insurance industry

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" by '' The Intercept'', ''

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'', ''Iowa Starting Line'' and '' Common Dreams''. In November 2018, PAHCF planning documents were leaked to the media. In December 2019, PAHCF removed all leadership members and biographies from their "about us" page. PAHCF’s executive director is Lauren Crawford Shaver. In mid-2020, the

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left PAHCF.

References

External links

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PAHCF YouTube channel
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