In the wake of his heart attack, Calver fell victim to twin medical billing practices that increasingly bedevil many Americans, even as legislators have tried to protect them: surprise bills and balance billing. Chad Terhune, Kaiser Health News Drew Calver took out his trash cans […]
Around the state, consumers with individual Blue Shield policies say they have been subject to sudden, erroneous cancellations, especially in recent months, forcing them to go without heart medicine, skip vaccinations for their children and pay hundreds of dollars out-of-pocket for other medical care. Chad […]
Affordability of healthcare has often been cited as a top issue for patients, with many viewing serious illness less frightening than the cost. Proponents of our current system say that since most people get their insurance from employers, that shouldn’t be a top concern for […]
“In the long run, preventing diabetic complications not only saves lives, but it improves public health and saves public money,” said Dr. Michael Bush, an endocrinologist in Beverly Hills, Calif., and president of the California chapter of the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists. By Pauline […]
Meet Dr. Ron Birnbaum, our newest unsung hero of healthcare reform! This project of HEAL California highlights the hard work and dedication of individuals who are working – often in the background – to win Medicare-for-All in California and the nation. After being discharged from […]
The ins and outs of the AMA’s policymaking may sound like inside baseball. But this year’s youth uprising at the nexus of the medical establishment speaks to a cultural shift in the medical profession, and one with big political implications. By Shefali Luthra, Kaiser Health […]
That stance, however, was at odds with its financial support of another group, the American Action Network, which was heavily involved in that effort to put an end to the ACA, often referred to as Obamacare, spending an estimated $10 million on an ad campaign […]
Months ago, California legislators unveiled a series of bills that they said would fix our broken healthcare system. They did this in the face of growing discontent by progressives across the state who wanted the Assembly to work on financing and implementing SB 562, The […]
