“PBMs [Pharmacy Benefit Managers] say they use all that power to negotiate lower prescription prices. But the inner workings of the deals — and how much of the savings the companies pocket — happen largely behind a curtain that lawmakers are trying to […]
“Even at an in-network facility and with good insurance, patients can get hurt financially by visiting the ER. A few helpful documents can help guide the way to fighting such charges. The first is an itemized bill.” A Hospital Charged $722.50 […]
The week in healthcare reform “…nearly every death, especially among adults, due to COVID-19, is, at this point, entirely preventable.” —Dr. Rochelle Walensky, CDC Nearly All COVID Deaths in US Are Now Among Unvaccinated Associated Press | Carla K. Johnson, Mike Stobbe | June […]
“In addition to killing 600,000 in the United States and afflicting an estimated 3.4 million or more with persistent symptoms, the pandemic threatens the health of vulnerable people devastated by the loss of jobs, homes and opportunities for the future … leading millions of people to live sicker and die younger due […]
“…even as advocates have made strides in acceptance, truly improving the lives of people with mental illness has proven stubbornly difficult. Over the past several decades — while the U.S. successfully lowered death rates for cancer, heart disease and other major illnesses — […]
The week in healthcare reform “California has the structures and the will to supply health care for all…We just need federal support and waivers allowing us to move to universal health care.” –Tam Ma, Deputy Legislative Secretary for Governor Newsom Wow! […]
“The cost of an average funeral can be as much as $15,000 … so the FEMA reimbursement program offers financial relief for many clients. But it isn’t easy to get the money…. ‘These are humble people who don’t have access to the internet […]
“Around 46% of Golden State residents have been fully vaccinated, lagging behind numerous other states but ahead of the national rate of just under 43%. Some millions more have built up immunity after a covid infection.” Being Vaccinated Doesn’t Mean You Must Go […]
