“In West Virginia, one of the most heavily Republican states in the country, oral health advocates and progressives say it’s disappointing that Manchin would stand in the way of adding dental coverage for Medicare recipients — particularly given the state’s poor oral health record…. […]
“In another consequence of the global supply chain crisis, hospitals managing holiday covid surges and all their other patients are running short of many necessities of care: crutches, syringes, needles, tubing, gloves, catheters, drapes for surgery, suction canisters for medical waste and even urine […]
The week in healthcare reform “…full-time US workers collectively expend around half a billion hours per year…” on the telephone with insurance companies. Quantifying Patient Burden Due to Insurance Complexity Health Justice Monitor | Adam Gaffney, MD | December 3, 2021 […]
“…judging from the questions asked by the justices, it appeared possible — even likely — that a majority of them could vote to turn the thorny question of whether to allow abortion and under what circumstances back to individual states.” […]
“The omicron variant is so new that scientists are just beginning to learn about its characteristics. Because of this, experts urge caution in drawing conclusions, especially from anecdotal evidence.” Omicron and Other Coronavirus Variants: What You Need to Know […]
The week in healthcare reform “…up from 19% of households carrying medical debt in 2017, according to Census Bureau data.” More Than 1 In 3 U.S. Adults Carry Medical Debt, Survey Finds CNBC.com | Kate Dore, CFP | November 24, 2021 […]
“About 70% of Medicare beneficiaries won’t face a 14.5% increase, anyway, because a ‘hold-harmless’ provision in federal law protects them from premium increases that exceed Social Security’s cost-of-living increase, said Gretchen Jacobson, a vice president of the nonpartisan Commonwealth Fund. So their increase will […]
“The U.S. produced covid-19 vaccines in record time, but, nearly two years into the pandemic, consumers have few options for cheap tests that quickly screen for infection, though they are widely available in Europe. Experts say the paucity of tests and their high prices […]
