Breaking News in Healthcare Reform
“CMS has the authority to request a corrective action plan if it finds that a hospital is not compliant….”
About 345 Hospitals Have Been Warned About Price Transparency, CMS Says
Becker’s Hospital Review | Marissa Plescia | April 4, 2022
“…an estimated 44% of American adults … are struggling to pay for healthcare and a full 93% feel they “are paying too much for the quality of care received.”
Amid Renewed Medicare for All Push, Study Shows 112 Million Americans Struggle to Afford Healthcare
Common Dreams | Jessica Corbett | March 31, 2022
“The flexibilities granted through the public health emergency have helped people stay covered and get access to care….”
COVID Pandemic’s End May Bring Turbulence for US Health Care
Associated Press | Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar | March 31, 2022
“The demise of AB 1400 was, among other things, another win for the California Chamber of Commerce’s ‘job killer’ list….”
‘Job Killer’ List Tests Capitol’s Ideological Bent
CalMatters | Dan Walters | March 30, 2022
“‘…we can win this struggle if we engage people in the political process in an unprecedented way,’ Sanders asserted.”
Progressives Revive Push for Medicare for All at House Hearing
Common Dreams | Brett Wilkins | March 29, 2022
“A doctor fired after criticizing care at the ER he ran said execs are focused on the financial outcome, and the outcome is, ‘Hey, we’re making money.’”
Doctor Fired from ER Warns About Effect of For-Profit Firms on U.S. Health Care
NBC News | Gretchen Morgenson | March 28, 2022
“Meanwhile, the Biden administration is moving ahead with a scheme to privatize the existing Medicare program….”
House Democrats to Focus on Expanding Health Care for All in Upcoming Hearing
News One | Julia Conley | March 27, 2022
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