Thanks to the Affordable Care Act, millions of Americans gained health insurance, mainly as a consequence of the Medicaid Expansion. As a result, hospital expenditures on charity care have more than halved. But is that the only explanation? Some experts suggest that “reduced spending […]
As costs for surgery and other treatments continue to skyrocket, self-insured American employers increasingly seek lower-cost alternatives to in-country care. With help from companies like IndusHealth, “a medical travel program administrator for corporate self-insured health insurance plans,” employers can up to 15% or more […]
How exactly do pharmaceutical companies manipulate the drug market to maximize profits? What is the impact of corporate manipulation of patents on the cost of medicine in the United State? When does a corporation’s “right to return” on an investment veer into exploitation? — […]
Former health insurance executive, whistleblower and author Wendell Potter has joined forces with Richard Master, CEO of MCS Industries, a major picture frame and mirror supplier, to launch Business for Medicare for All. Together they are articulating the need for sustainable, fair and […]
While the title of this article suggests that Americans have definite preferences when it comes to healthcare reform, in fact their views are easily swayed by how polling questions are framed. When pollsters refer to cost, socialism, employer-based insurance, the ACA, and the like, in […]
Health insurance-related limitations on access to treatment, including provider networks, are no joke! The Valentine family were fortunate to win the attention of the media, because the bad publicity led one of the largest dialysis providers in the country to back down and waive […]
Worried that Medicare for All is just too much to hope for? Wondering if it would be better to take things “one step at a time?” Maybe a more incremental approach would be best? If that’s what you think, then you’d better think again. […]
If you’ve ever been denied coverage for medicine or for a medical procedure, you’re familiar with how that feels. The hassle-factor is off the charts, so feeling dread would be natural. But sometimes you just have to fight back. Read this article from California […]
