High drug prices surfaced as a major campaign issue in 2018. With almost half of Americans saying they were worried about prescription drug costs last summer, many Democrats told voters they’d tackle the issue in the next Congress. But the large amount of money going […]
Empowered by voters outraged over Republican attempts to chip away at the law’s protections for the sick, Democrats owe much of their midterm takeback to health care issues. Emmarie Huetteman, KHN For the first time since passing the Affordable Care Act, Democrats will soon control […]
A few months after House Democrats announced a Medicare for All Caucus, the co-chair, Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-WA), has introduced a Medicare for All PAC to support candidates who support the system championed by Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) during his 2016 run for president, as […]
House Democrats today announced a Medicare for All caucus with a growing list of members, so far 70, as the healthcare for all movement becomes a mainstream issue for Democrats. At the press conference, Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-WA), who will be co-chair of the caucus along […]
If Americans follow the healthcare facts, they will eventually be led to the certainty that universal healthcare is the best way to rein in costs, prevent medical financial ruin and boost our health. Dr. Danielle Martin is one of those who remind us. She is […]
Propping up the health insurance industry and protecting policyholders has been a fragile balancing act that usually results in increasing premium hikes for already struggling families. And it looks like it’s about to get worse. Senate and House Republicans on Monday released their latest plan […]
