“…many hospitals refuse to provide information or allow contact with these patients. Instead, hospitals allow immigration officers to call the shots on how much — if any — contact is allowed, which can deprive patients of their constitutional right to seek legal advice and […]
Breaking News in Healthcare Reform Featured Podcast “I’d say the big take home message is that diversity and access are not the same as equity. That is what the insurance industry has been trying to tell legislators and the public about why […]
“James Davis, 55, who grows cotton, soybeans, and corn in northern Louisiana, said he didn’t know how he and his wife would afford coverage. Their share of their insurance premium quadrupled for 2026, jumping to about $2,700 a month.” Farmers Now Owe a […]
“After a year of ongoing measles outbreaks that have sickened more than 2,400 people, the United States is poised to lose its status as a measles-free country. However, the newly appointed principal deputy director at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Ralph Abraham, […]
Breaking News in Healthcare Reform “Both as patients and as caregivers, we need to be really aware of what’s going on and we need to do something every time we see or experience discrimination.” —Dr. Barbara Berney Is Racism In Health Care […]
“HR 1 is expected to cut more than $900 billion from Medicaid over the next 10 years — including $30 billion or more in California, according to the Department of Health Care Services, which runs Medi-Cal.” GOP Cuts Will Cripple Medicaid Enrollment,Warns CEO of Largest […]
“Native American women face higher rates of death than other demographics. In response, Native Americans have been working with state and federal officials to boost tribal participation and leadership in maternal mortality review committees to better track and address pregnancy-related deaths.” Native Americans […]
Breaking News in Healthcare Reform “Toni Daniels was not admitted to the first two hospitals that she went to. She had polio. The nurses were saying, ‘We’re not admitting a Black child if we don’t know what the problem is’ and the […]
“Getting in and out of bunks, managing medications, and making it to a shared bathroom in time are among the major challenges of shelter life for older adults. Staff at traditional shelters sometimes ask seniors to leave if they’re unable to care for themselves.” […]