The extreme fragmentation of the American healthcare system combined with a lack of national directives and standards is contributing to a sluggish rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine. The American Hospital Association noted in a letter to Alex Azar, Health & Human Services Secretary, […]
As the coronavirus ravages the state, the California governor’s budget fails to lay the groundwork for a future shift to publicly funded, universal health care. For example, the governor failed to expand Medi-Cal to undocumented seniors, a population that is at high risk […]
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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 […]
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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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