A new Health Justice Monitor commentary on the “great replacement theory.” Fighting Racism with Health Reform By James G. Kahn, MD/MPH Summary The “Great Replacement Theory” is a deeply racist philosophy pushed by the US right wing in a bid […]
Author: Mark Wrede
“Health plans say that prior authorization requirements help them protect patients’ safety and improve the quality of care, in addition to rooting out waste and error. Doctors disagree. They say that the process too often leads to delays in patient care and that those delays can sometimes […]
Breaking News in Healthcare Reform “The pandemic shone a light on these big health disparities, but they also shone a light on the fact that [public health systems] don’t have the structures in place to partner directly with communities….” States Have Yet to […]
“In California, nursing home owners and operators can operate without a license even after they’ve been denied a license….” After the Pandemic Hit Nursing Homes Hard, Lawmakers Push to Tighten Licensing Rules SACRAMENTO — When Johanna Trenerry […]
“…the federal government isn’t saying how many people have received these potentially lifesaving drugs or whether they’re being distributed equitably.” Is Paxlovid, the Covid Pill, Reaching Those Who Most Need It? The Government Won’t Say As the nation largely abandons […]
Breaking News in Healthcare Reform “Reforming health care would lay the groundwork for a much-needed political calming and normalization. Single payer is the perfect cross-political policy.” The US: Inspiration, Embarrassment, & Struggle Health Justice Monitor | James G. Khan, MD, MPH | May 9, […]
A new Health Justice Monitor commentary on the new ACO REACH program, the relabeled “Direct Contracting Entities.” Lame CMS Defense of REACH, the Corporate Takeover of Traditional Medicare By James G. Kahn, MD/MPH Summary Medicare’s funder is defending its plan […]
“As early as three weeks after Medicare’s drug plan enrollment period ends on Dec. 7, insurance plans can change what they charge members for drugs — and they can do it repeatedly.” Medicare Surprise: Drug Plan Prices Touted During Open […]