Americans may be warming to the idea of a national health plan, such as the Medicare-for-all idea advocated by Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.). Overall, 59 percent said they supported it, and even more, 75 percent, said they would support it if it were one option […]
“Fix it: Healthcare At The Tipping Point” shows how our dysfunctional health care system is damaging our economy, suffocating our businesses, discouraging physicians and negatively impacting on the nation’s health, while remaining un-affordable for a third of our citizens. — HEAL California is an independent […]
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 […]
Without reform and tougher enforcement, prescription drugs will continue to be a major reason that the United States spends much more on health care costs than any other country with worse outcomes. A Journal of the American Medical Association study showed that spending per capita […]
Customers overpaid for their prescriptions 23 percent of the time, with an average overpayment of $7.69 on those transactions. The overpayments totaled $135 million during a six-month period. Sydney Lupkin, California Healthline As a health economist, Karen Van Nuys had heard that it’s sometimes cheaper to […]
Want to help win California Medicare for All? Join HEAL California by signing our letter demanding legislators pass the Healthy California Act. Visit www.Heal-CA.org/Take-Action now! — HEAL California is an independent news and information hub focused on the California Medicare for All movement. We feature […]
Medicaid, or Medi-Cal in California, is a safety net for the poor, but anticipated federal changes would almost certainly reduce the number of people it covers and the money rural hospitals receive. By Shefali Luthra, Kaiser Health News ZANESVILLE, Ohio — Brianna Foster, 23, lives minutes […]
Ever wondered what health care would be like if it were a public service and not a business? What if only you and your doctor decided on your care, not your insurance company? Had it with doctor networks, high deductibles and other hassles designed to […]
