For-profit healthcare faces multiple threats in 2018 By Tara Bannow | November 30, 2017 | Modern Healthcare Excerpts only. Read entire article here. For-profit hospital companies must weather looming threats of market disruption, regulatory changes and technological advancements that may change where patients get care in 2018, analysts say. […]
Author: Georgia Brewer
Select Committee Assembly hearings on Senate Bill 562 were a flagrant kabuki theater Link to original article here. By GEORGE SAVAGE | Los Angeles Daily News PUBLISHED: November 29, 2017 at 6:15 pm | UPDATED: November 29, 2017 at 8:18 pm I traveled to Sacramento last month for the first […]
My Army Service Made Me Believe in Universal Health Care A veteran argues that civilians deserve the same access to coverage and treatment as those who wear the uniform. DOMINICK TAO Excerpts only. Read complete article here. In July, I experienced a flash of panic […]
Single-payer health care gains traction, local physician advocates By: AMANDA ZHOU AND KRIS B. MAMULA Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, NOV 23, 2017 Excerpts only. Read complete article here. When Rep. John Conyers, D-Michigan., introduced a bill in Congress in 2015 that would create a single-payer health care system, […]
Health Care Costs Soar Under Senate Tax Plan AARP analysis shows premiums could rise sharply in 2019 by Gary Strauss, AARP, November 27, 2017 Excerpts only. Read complete article here. Millions of older Americans would pay higher health care costs or lose coverage under Senate Republicans’ […]
A good time was had by ALL at the colorful Pasadena Doo Dah Parade on Sunday, November 19, 2017 where supporters of SB 562, The Healthy California Act, marched in colorful and creative coalition! Video courtesy of GOTV Media [Cary Eatmon, Nov 21,2017]. The Healthy California […]
On this Special Edition Podcast shared by Nurse Talk Media, hear Michael Lighty, Director of Public Policy for National Nurses United, and Sanders Institute Fellow, reveal the true intent behind the Trump Administration’s changes to Medicaid, which include opening the door to work requirements. Click here […]
Drug industry association gives millions, gains friends Randy Barrett. November 14, 2017. Tarbell.org This is part of Tarbell’s first series of stories. We won’t be able to tell more without your help. Support our campaign. Excerpts only. Complete article here. The Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of […]