A new Health Justice Monitor commentary on the government’s monetary power to provide health care. Allowing For-Profit Hospice: The Worst Health Policy Idea Ever? By David Himmelstein and Steffie Woolhandler Summary For-profit ownership has reached two-thirds of hospice agencies. Yet […]
“Medi-Cal managed-care plans often earn poor to mediocre marks for the quality of their care. Meanwhile, the largest commercial plans have profited handsomely from the program…. Collectively, the commercial plans have generated $2.9 billion in net profits from Medi-Cal since fiscal year 2014….” […]
The week in healthcare reform “Newsom said following his win, Democrats should ‘stiffen our spines and lean in to keeping people safe and healthy….’” Gavin Newsom, Some Tips for Democrats in 2022 Slate | Jim Newell | September 17, 2021 “The decrease […]
“While popular with seniors, Medicare Advantage has been the target of multiple government investigations, Department of Justice and whistleblower lawsuits and Medicare audits. One 2020 report estimated improper payments to the plans topped $16 billion the previous year. At least two dozen whistleblower cases, some dating to 2009, […]
Warning: The following re-posted article is biased and includes inaccuracies about single payer. We are sharing it as an example of how healthcare reform issues are framed by opponents of reform: Examples of bias and inaccurate framing 1. Suggestion that unions are […]
The week in healthcare reform “The most important element is convincing people to get the vaccine … the unvaccinated are draining the health care system.” Biden’s Six-Step Covid Plan, Explained CNN | Zachary B. Wolf | September 10, 2021 Lowering premiums by […]
A new Health Justice Monitor commentary on the government’s monetary power to provide health care. “But can the government afford it?”: The wrong question for Medicare for All By Don McCanne Summary Modern Monetary Theory establishes the principles that can […]
“…the managed-care insurance companies responsible for most enrollees’ health will … be given massive new power as they implement this experiment. The insurers will decide which services to offer and which high-needs patients to target, likely creating disparities across regions and further contributing […]
