A new Health Justice Monitor commentary on the insertion of a private pharmacy benefits plan into Medi-Cal. “This policy looks like a classic but especially heinous example of corporate profit over all other considerations — notably health of public beneficiaries, and responsibly managing public […]
“…the law’s protections against the infuriating, expensive scourge of surprise medical bills may be only as good as a patient’s knowledge — and ability to make sure those protections are enforced…. Out-of-network providers may present patients with a form addressing their protections from unexpected […]
Breaking News in Healthcare Reform “One in every three dollars spent on prescription drugs in this country is spent on a person with diabetes, so this community experiences an outsized impact of increasing drug costs….” When Will Americans with Diabetes Get Relief from […]
“Michelle Hackman, a blind Wall Street Journal reporter in Washington, D.C., tried to get her rapid covid tests reimbursed via her Aetna health care flexible spending account. But Aetna insisted she print out and mail or fax the receipts, even after she called and […]
A new Health Justice Monitor commentary comparing two common healthcare payment methodologies and how they impact cost and patient care. Fee-for-Service vs. Capitation By James G. Kahn, MD/MPH Summary Today we take a step back to consider a pivotal […]
Breaking News in Healthcare Reform “…for-profits were much more likely than nonprofit and government hospitals to offer lucrative adult cardiac surgeries, including both invasive major surgery like coronary artery bypass grafting surgery, and less invasive surgery.” Hospital Ownership Affects Services Provided, Study Suggests […]
“The Washington public option is more of a public-private partnership. … But two years in, the plans are available in only 25 of the state’s 39 counties, enrollment numbers have been underwhelming, and state leaders blame hospitals.” Other States Keep Watchful Eye […]
“…Americans who are at high risk — and the loved ones who fear passing along the virus to them — are speaking out about being left behind as the rest of society drops pandemic safeguards such as masking and physical distancing.” Covid […]
