“Since most Alzheimer’s patients are older and on Medicare, the medication would become a significant financial burden on the federal government and beneficiaries. Several experts warn that outlays for aducanumab, marketed as Aduhelm, could drive up premiums for Medicare Part B and Medicare […]
The week in healthcare reform “I hate that it took a crisis, but covid-19 allowed us to push back collectively, and we all realized that we’d have to get louder than we’ve ever been on public health.” Unprecedented Lobbying Effort Scores Big Win […]
“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! […]
