During the civil rights protests in the 1960s, teams of healthcare workers informally organized themselves as first responders treating protestors victimized by local police forces. Now, fifty years later, street medics are again stepping into the fray, providing first aid to protestors who […]
Health is inextricably associated with socioeconomic status, yet studies show racism plays a key role in health disparities. How and why? Racial bias in employment, housing, education, criminal justice and health care all intersect in a “perfect storm” of disadvantage for communities of […]
The week in healthcare reform Our Weekly News Roundup brings you snippets of news and brief commentary on topics related to America’s failing healthcare system, with a special focus on Medicare for All and California. “White supremacy is a lethal public health issue […]
The health consequences of engaging in a protest should not even be an issue in a democracy that (at least on paper) grants the freedom to peaceable assembly. Yet police departments across the country consistently attempt to shut down protestors using supposedly “non-lethal” […]
Funding cuts proposed by Governor Newsom’s new budget threaten to push more elderly and disabled Californians out of their homes and into nursing homes during the COVID-19 crisis. California’s In-Home Supportive Services program could be cut by as much as 7% to address […]
The week in healthcare reform Our Weekly News Roundup brings you snippets of news and brief commentary on topics related to America’s failing healthcare system, with a special focus on Medicare for All and California. “…don’t let all that fool you into […]
COVID-19 has impacted millions of Americans who haven’t been infected by the virus. The “collateral damage” of the pandemic includes delayed medical care, depression and loss of income. As a result, one in four Americans expects to rely on health insurance provided by […]
Patients are still getting wrongfully billed for “their share” of COVID-related testing and treatment, contrary to sound public health policy. Fear of getting unexpected bills is one of the few “universal” features of the U.S. healthcare experience, as Americans avoid going to the […]
