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.
CMS Administrator Verma pushes policies that threaten coverage for millions
Column: Medicare boss Seema Verma is a threat to public health programs
Los Angeles Times | Michael Hiltzik | December 12, 2019
One more step in the long march to victory
‘Medicare for All’ Backers Notch Win with High-Profile Hearing
The Hill | Jessie Hellmann | December 10, 2019
Insurance Industry business practices morally indefensible
The American Health Care Industry Is Killing People
New York Times | Farhad Manjoo | December 4, 2019
Overall healthcare spending nearing $4 trillion
US Household Spending on Health Care Tops $1 Trillion in 2018 for First Time
CNN | Tami Lubby | December 5, 2019
People in private health plans spent 6.7% more, outpacing inflation
Health care spending grew at a faster rate in 2018
Axios | Bob Herman | December 5, 2019
Complex eligibility rules leave many Californians without premium assistance
Some are getting new California health insurance subsidies. Others get shut out
Los Angeles Times | Ana B. Ibarra, Kaiser Health News | December 13, 2019
Patients win protections, health insurers lose as doctors win arbitration rights on billings over $750
Congress’s new plan to end surprise medical bills, explained
Vox | Dylan Scott | December 9, 2019
Price-fixing is the norm in the pharmaceutical industry
A second drug maker admits to price fixing as part of a far-reaching probe into generics
Stat | Ed Silverman | December 4, 2019
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