Single-payer healthcare is a system where a single public agency handles the financing of healthcare services for all citizens. In this model, the government collects taxes to fund healthcare, ensuring that everyone has access to necessary medical services without direct charges at the point of care. This approach aims to simplify the healthcare process and reduce administrative costs. In a single-payer system, healthcare providers, such as doctors and hospitals, are typically paid by the government rather than private insurance companies. This can lead to more equitable access to care, as all individuals, regardless of income or employment status, receive the same level of healthcare services.