Author: Mark Wrede

  “The Affordable Care Act is back under attack. Not as in the repeal-and-replace debates of yore, but in a fresher take from Republican lawmakers who say key parts of the ACA cost taxpayers too much and provide incentive for fraud.”     New Lines […]

  “A bill pending in California’s legislature to ratchet up oversight of private equity investments in health care is receiving enthusiastic backing from consumer advocates, labor unions, and the California Medical Association, but drawing heavy fire from hospitals concerned about losing a potential funding source.” […]

  “Advocates for expanding Medicaid say opposition is largely being driven by political polarization, rather than cost concerns.“     The Politics Holding Back Medicaid Expansion in Some Southern States   For Roderick Givens, a radiation oncologist, the expansion of Medicaid isn’t just a policy issue. […]

  “Health care analysts say it’s possible for Harris to slow the momentum of consolidation by blocking future mergers that could lead to higher prices and lower-quality care. But many of them agree the consolidation that has already taken place is an inescapable feature of […]

  “…women who self-managed abortion attempts reported using a range of methods, including using drugs or alcohol, lifting heavy objects, and taking a hot bath. In addition, about 22% reported hitting themselves in the stomach. Nearly 4% reported inserting an object in their body.”   […]