As California local and state governments take measures to reduce the numbers of potential illnesses and deaths from COVID-19, an economic crisis is unfolding. This is especially true for the millions of people who live around the San Francisco Bay. They are […]
COVID-19 has put the U.S. healthcare system under the spotlight as a pandemic crisis looms over the country. The Democratic candidates’ contrasting views of how the federal government should respond became clear during the debate. Biden suggested responses targeted specifically to COVID-19, […]
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. New coronavirus response package passed in House […]
Will your coronavirus treatment be covered by your health insurance? Better not go by what the President says. This Fact Check by Kaiser Health News and Politifact rates the president’s assertion as “false.” — The HEAL Team Trump Wrongly Said Health […]
Once again the inherent, structural flaws of our healthcare system are brought into sharp relief, this time in the face of coverage questions related to coronavirus testing. Our patchwork quilt of health insurance plan options leads to a striking inconsistency of coverage […]
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. Vaccine affordability has been one of the […]
The threat of pandemic highlights how unequal our healthcare system is between states. Many states have few or no guidelines for doctors and hospitals who have to allocate scarce resources during disasters. It also highlights the fact that our healthcare system already […]
How will the U.S. healthcare system respond to a pandemic? The lack of consumer protections, cost controls and universal coverage is sure to present obstacles to care that many of our most vulnerable Americans will fail to overcome. Learn more in this commentary […]
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. Health secretary Azar refuses to guarantee affordability of […]