My Army Service Made Me Believe in Universal Health Care A veteran argues that civilians deserve the same access to coverage and treatment as those who wear the uniform. DOMINICK TAO Excerpts only. Read complete article here. In July, I experienced a flash of panic […]
Single-payer health care gains traction, local physician advocates By: AMANDA ZHOU AND KRIS B. MAMULA Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, NOV 23, 2017 Excerpts only. Read complete article here. When Rep. John Conyers, D-Michigan., introduced a bill in Congress in 2015 that would create a single-payer health care system, […]
Health Care Costs Soar Under Senate Tax Plan AARP analysis shows premiums could rise sharply in 2019 by Gary Strauss, AARP, November 27, 2017 Excerpts only. Read complete article here. Millions of older Americans would pay higher health care costs or lose coverage under Senate Republicans’ […]
A good time was had by ALL at the colorful Pasadena Doo Dah Parade on Sunday, November 19, 2017 where supporters of SB 562, The Healthy California Act, marched in colorful and creative coalition! Video courtesy of GOTV Media [Cary Eatmon, Nov 21,2017]. The Healthy California […]
On this Special Edition Podcast shared by Nurse Talk Media, hear Michael Lighty, Director of Public Policy for National Nurses United, and Sanders Institute Fellow, reveal the true intent behind the Trump Administration’s changes to Medicaid, which include opening the door to work requirements. Click here […]
Drug industry association gives millions, gains friends Randy Barrett. November 14, 2017. Tarbell.org This is part of Tarbell’s first series of stories. We won’t be able to tell more without your help. Support our campaign. Excerpts only. Complete article here. The Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, November 7, 2017 CONTACT: Kawana Lloyd, 240-472-2860, kawana@megaphonestrategies.com; Kelsea Wilkerson, 972-951-6694, Kelsea@megaphonestrategies.com Ed Begley, Jr., Adam Arkin, Lily Tomlin, and Others Also Weighing in as HEAL California Continues Push for SB 562, Healthy California Act [November 8, 2017], HEAL California, a […]
Ohio voters reject measure to rein in drug costs By CASEY ROSS @caseymross. (NOVEMBER 7, 2017). STAT. [Excerpts only. Read complete article here.] AKRON, Ohio — A ballot proposal to rein in drug costs was soundly defeated in Ohio Tuesday after an expensive ballot fight that drew tens […]
Insurers make billions off Medicaid in California during Obamacare expansion by Chad Terhune and Anna Gorman. (November 5, 2017). Los Angeles Times. [Excerpts only. Complete article here.] Medicaid is rarely associated with getting rich. The patients are poor, the budgets tight and payments to doctors often paltry. But some […]