If the age of Medicare eligibility were to be lowered to 60, millions of Americans aged 60 to 65 would no longer need private health insurance for medical services covered by Medicare. Since private health insurance pays roughly double what Medicare pays, […]
The “Happiest Place on Earth” is not so happy these days. Coronavirus restrictions have kept lucrative theme parks such as Disneyland closed for months, pitting public health concerns against corporate profits. Reopening is a top priority for everyone, but how to do […]
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. — Insurers must make […]
A Biden win combined with a Democratic Senate and House could open the door to significant advances in healthcare reform. But if the Senate remains in the hands of the GOP, as appears increasingly likely, prospects dim. There is virtually nothing that […]
With President Trump threatening to dismantle the Affordable Care Act if re-elected, and the nation’s on-going struggle with a deadly pandemic, health care is a major consideration in the presidential race. This Kaiser Health News article summarizes the major health issues that […]
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 most vulnerable […]
It takes guts to fight an inaccurate medical bill! Keep careful records of cost estimates you are given, get everything in writing, but remember your claim may be denied anyway. In America’s high-stakes, healthcare system, sticking to your guns can pay off […]
The Counties of San Francisco and Alameda have stepped back from the highly touted COVID-19 testing program that was contracted between the state of California and Verily Life Sciences, a sister company of Google. Intended to dramatically expand COVID testing in California’s […]
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 Trump White […]