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 […]
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. “The reality is, this country can’t fully […]
Our fragmented healthcare system strikes again as a Congressional mandate on coverage is being ignored by many employers offering self-funded health plans. The CARES act clearly states that COVID-19 testing should be completely covered by health insurance, with no contribution by policy holders. […]
It’s deplorable yet true, the question of how many Americans have died from COVID-19 is as much a political question as it is a public health concern. Yet all politics aside, the answer holds serious implications for our ability to track and trace […]
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. “…it is abundantly clear that lack of […]
As coronavirus spreads, its disparate impact on communities of color is growing more evident by the day. A close look at the problem reveals multiple factors at play, including uneven access to testing, working in an “essential” job and pre-existing health inequalities […]
Even in health care it appears that crime pays. Some of the biggest recipients of federal COVID-19 funding were medical practices and hospitals that were successfully prosecuted in the past for antitrust violations, improper billing of government health programs and more. In […]
