A good time was had by ALL at the colorful Pasadena Doo Dah Parade on Sunday, November 19, 2017 where supporters of SB 562, The Healthy California Act, marched in colorful and creative coalition! Video courtesy of GOTV Media [Cary Eatmon, Nov 21,2017]. The Healthy California […]
On this Special Edition Podcast shared by Nurse Talk Media, hear Michael Lighty, Director of Public Policy for National Nurses United, and Sanders Institute Fellow, reveal the true intent behind the Trump Administration’s changes to Medicaid, which include opening the door to work requirements. Click here […]
Drug industry association gives millions, gains friends Randy Barrett. November 14, 2017. Tarbell.org This is part of Tarbell’s first series of stories. We won’t be able to tell more without your help. Support our campaign. Excerpts only. Complete article here. The Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, November 7, 2017 CONTACT: Kawana Lloyd, 240-472-2860, kawana@megaphonestrategies.com; Kelsea Wilkerson, 972-951-6694, Kelsea@megaphonestrategies.com Ed Begley, Jr., Adam Arkin, Lily Tomlin, and Others Also Weighing in as HEAL California Continues Push for SB 562, Healthy California Act [November 8, 2017], HEAL California, a […]
Ohio voters reject measure to rein in drug costs By CASEY ROSS @caseymross. (NOVEMBER 7, 2017). STAT. [Excerpts only. Read complete article here.] AKRON, Ohio — A ballot proposal to rein in drug costs was soundly defeated in Ohio Tuesday after an expensive ballot fight that drew tens […]
Insurers make billions off Medicaid in California during Obamacare expansion by Chad Terhune and Anna Gorman. (November 5, 2017). Los Angeles Times. [Excerpts only. Complete article here.] Medicaid is rarely associated with getting rich. The patients are poor, the budgets tight and payments to doctors often paltry. But some […]
Rising Health Insurance Costs A Worry For Some Aging People And Early Retirees By Steven Findlay and Pauline Bartolone. November 1, 2017. California Healthline Yvonne Read is getting ready to “get slammed” by another health premium increase. Read, 53, pays more than $2,100 a month for a Covered California family […]
Are Payers the Leading Cause of Death in the United States? Milton Packer wonders if people suffer and die because it is cost effective by Milton Packer MD. (November 01, 2017). MedPage Today [Excerpts only. Read complete article here.) On September 17, 2017 The New York Times and ProPublica collaborated on […]
