The need for oxygen in COVID-19 treatment is outpacing capacity at many major hospitals, especially in California but also in other states. There is an increasing shortage of oxygen canisters, concentrators and even tubing. The shortages not only expose “weak links” in the […]
The debate about whether the social safety net should rely on “charity” or on “government programs” is especially concerning when it comes to addressing the high costs of health care and medicines. The issue is truly life-and-death when essential drugs are priced as […]
Happy Holidays! The next Weekly News Roundup will be published on January 8, 2021. — HEAL California is an independent news and information hub focused on the Medicare for All movement. With non-partisan news, views, podcasts and videos, we highlight […]
In a myriad of ways, the American healthcare system is broken. Among its victims – which include patients, families and even communities – are nearly 3,000 healthcare workers, many of whom were minorities at the frontlines of patient care. — The HEAL Team […]
Americans can finally look forward to a measure of security when it comes to unexpected medical bills. While states like California and New York have already enacted limited patient protections from surprise medical bills, state protections don’t apply to all patients, especially those […]
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In January 2019, the World Health Organization named vaccine hesitancy as one of the top ten threats to global health. While the origins of vaccine hesitancy date back to 1796, when the smallpox vaccine was created, it really started gathering steam beginning in […]
Analyses show that “health inequality” is as big a problem in the U.S. as wealth inequality, and in fact, the two go hand in hand. Not only do many residents of high-poverty neighborhoods have less access to health insurance, hospitals and medical […]
