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.
Health secretary Azar refuses to guarantee affordability of coronavirus vaccine.
Health secretary Alex Azar won’t promise that a coronavirus vaccine would be affordable
The Verge | Nicole Wetsman | February 27, 2020
Insurers are committed to protecting their lavish livelihoods
Newsletter: Health Insurers Don’t Want You Thinking About All Their Cash
The Los Angeles Times | David Lazarus | February 24, 2020
Studies show booting private health insurance will improve care and lower costs
22 Studies Agree: ‘Medicare for All’ Saves Money
The Hill | Diane Archer | February 24, 2020
American health care: Harming the many to create wealth for a few
How Healthcare Costs Hurt American Workers and Benefit the Wealthy
Time | Anne Case and Angus Deaton | February 20, 2020
Studies show Public Option would only add to administrative bloat
Multiple Studies Show Medicare for All Would Be Cheaper than Public Option Pushed by Moderates
Salon | Igor Derysh | February 22, 2020
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