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.
Yale University: Family savings would average $2400 per year under Medicare for All
IFL Science | Katy Pallister | February 17, 2020
Rising pharmaceutical and emergency care costs significantly outpace inflation
Health Care Prices Still Rising Faster Than Use of Services
Axios | Bob Herman | February 14, 2020
Dramatic increase in income may compromise Kaiser Permanente’s non-profit status
Kaiser Income Nearly Triples to $7.4B in 2019, Driven by Investments
Healthcare Dive | Samantha Liss | February 10, 2020
Lobbyists and legislators work together, make consumer protections optional rather than mandatory
Health Insurance Industry Lobbying Pays Off with Key Change to Consumer-Minded Bill
NW News Network | Austin Jenkins | February 18, 2020
Analysis: Billionaires, hospitals, health insurers and corporate lobbyists block NY healthcare reform
Eyes on the Ties | Rob Galbraith | February 14, 2020
—
HEAL California is an independent news and information hub focused on the California Medicare for All movement. We feature non-partisan news, views, podcasts and videos that highlight the continuing failures of our broken healthcare system and elevate the voices of advocates and organizations fighting for change.
Check out our Media page for experts and additional resources including links to legislation, studies, and more.
Keep up with the California Medicare for All movement –