The week in healthcare reform “To be ready and able to respond to the next pandemic … and to protect the economy, industrial capacity and capabilities must be expanded, used, and sustained.” Expanding the Domestic Public Health Supply Chain is a Matter […]
Author: Mark Wrede
A new Health Justice Monitor commentary on how the free market doesn’t work for health care. Price Chaos at U.S. Hospitals By James G. Kahn, MD/MPH Summary The New York Times found huge price variations reported by hospitals across private […]
“Eager to find new sources of revenue, hospital systems of all sizes have been experimenting as venture capitalists for health care startups…Health system officials assert many of these investments are dually beneficial to their nonprofit missions, providing extra income and better care through […]
The week in healthcare reform “Health experts warn patients may soon see big bills related to treatment for COVID-19….” Many Insurers Are No Longer Waiving Cost Sharing for COVID-19 Treatment Healthcare Dive | Samantha Liss | August 20, 2021 “Data […]
“It’s like we’re engaged in friendly fire against these vaccines. … What are we trying to do here? Are we just trying to reduce overall transmission? Because there’s no evidence that this is going to do it.” ‘We Sent a Terrible Message’: […]
“…doctors and researchers caution that the public needs to stick to the advice of the FDA and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. ‘People have to be very careful about statements that come from Big Pharma. They have a very different goal.’” […]
The week in healthcare reform “This is a fundamental change in the architecture of Medicare. … Medicare is evolving into … a marketplace of private plans with a public plan as a backup option.” Medicare Has Become More of a Private Marketplace […]
“The National Academy of Sciences itself for years has been collecting generous gifts from foundations, universities and corporations, including at least $10 million from major drugmakers since 2015, its treasurer reports show.” National Academies’ Report Took Pharma-Friendly Stance After Millions in […]