HEAL California
Your independent news and information hub focused on the Medicare for All movement.
Action Alert
Send a message to Governor Newsom:
Give us California Medicare for All!
Please sign & share this petition
https://tinyurl.com/HEAL-Petition
____________________________________________
Donate to support our Weekly News Roundup
________________________________________
The week in healthcare reform
“Crucially, the new law…dramatically expands the number of conditions insurers must cover.”
New California Law Makes It Easier to Get Care for Mental Health and Substance Abuse
Kaiser Health News | Bernard J. Wolfson | February 26, 2021
“…another devastating Covid-19 spike could be on the horizon depending on what the United States does next.”
CNN | Madeline Holcombe | February 26, 2021
“Mixed messages, inaccessible systems, bureaucratic delays, rushed reopenings and weak workplace and housing protections…”
Missteps in L.A.’s Pandemic Response Left Disadvantaged Communities Behind
Capital & Main | Angelika Albaladejo | February 25, 2021
“…the coronavirus pandemic has highlighted the need for a public health insurance option under the Affordable Care Act.”
Sen. Bennet Says Public Health Investment Needed to Prepare for Additional Pandemics
Axios | John Frank | February 25, 2021
“It’s easy to see the public option languishing, as health insurers use their excess profits to pulverize the plan.”
Democrats Are Subsidizing Health Insurance Predators
Jacobin | Andrew Perez | February 24, 2021
“It’s about time that we started getting really serious about this.”
Jill Biden Says Health Inequities Have Lasted ‘Far Too Long’
Associated Press | Denise Lavoie | February 24, 2021
“Inevitably…to get everybody insurance…you’re going to be taking money away from the drug industry and from the hospital industry. You’re going to be changing some people’s insurance arrangements. And every one of those changes is a fight.”
What Does The ‘War’ Over Obamacare Reveal About Our Governing Bodies?
NPR | Terry Gross | February 23, 2021
“It’s not just a Democratic priority — it has become a priority for both parties…”
No Hotter Health Care Issue Than Drug Pricing, Lobbyist Says
Insurance News Net | Susan Rupe | February 23, 2021
“You should be reforming the rules that drive up the cost…as opposed to just simply throwing more money at the insurers…”
COVID-19 Aid Insurance Language Splits Experts on Necessity, Scope
Roll Call | Lauren Clason | February 19, 2021
HEAL California is an independent news and information hub focused on the Medicare for All movement.
With non-partisan news, views, podcasts and videos, we highlight the on-going injustices of our broken healthcare system and amplify the voices of those who are most impacted by it.
Our Podcasts shine a light on the failures of America’s healthcare system, while explaining how Medicare for All could help.
Our Media page offers connections to experts and additional resources including links to legislation and studies.
Keep up with the Medicare for All movement!
Follow us on Facebook and Twitter, and subscribe for email updates.