As changes to our climate progress, the conditions for wildfires are likely to happen more often.The impact of disasters like the Camp Fire in Butte County, CA goes far beyond the loss of property. How will our broken healthcare system respond to the needs […]
“Insurance premiums, deductibles and co-pays don’t magically disappear during disasters. But the money to pay them has to compete with the need to rebuild our lives from scratch.” — Opinion: Why Butte County needs Medicare-For-All more than ever By PAUL O’ROURKE-BABB | Chico Enterprise-Record | April 7, 2019 […]
“How can we as a country of enormous wealth and resources continue to look away when people are dying of complications from treatable diseases – or because a cancer wasn’t diagnosed until it was too late to treat?” Op-Ed: Medicare for all will provide […]
Confused by Medicare prescription drug insurance? That’s not surprising. What’s surprising is that the program was designed (under the George W Bush Administration) without a cap on out-of-pocket expenses. This is yet another fatal flaw in our current healthcare system that Medicare for All […]
Witnesses at House subcommittee hearing agree that patients caught in billing disputes between hospitals, doctors and health insurers should not be held responsible. — One point drew clear agreement Tuesday during a House subcommittee hearing: When it comes to the problem of surprise medical bills, […]
“Single-payer is the poster child for benevolent and smart policy.” Opinion: Why single-payer would improve California health care The Mercury News. Dr. James G. Kahn. April 2, 2019 In this op-ed, Dr. James G. Kahn, professor emeritus, UC San Francisco, and former president of […]
“All I can say is what a difference guaranteed health care makes. The peace of mind alone is worth it.” Opinion: Giving business a break with Medicare for all By BETTY DOUMAS TOTO | Los Angeles Daily News | March 22, 2019 After years of […]
“Today, we’re at the mercy of insurance and pharmaceutical companies that are more concerned with profiteering than your family’s health and well-being.” Opinion: Time to make health care a right with Medicare for all By BILL HONIGMAN, MD| Orange County Register | March 21, 2019 […]
