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One Man’s Fight for
Freedom and Choice
in Health Care
Featuring Rand
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Breaking News in Healthcare Reform
Snippets of news & commentary with a special focus on
health policy, Medicare for All & California
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“A landmark Supreme Court decision that reins in federal agencies’ authority is expected to hold dramatic consequences for the nation’s health care system, calling into question government rules on anything from consumer protections for patients to drug safety to nursing home care.”
The Supreme Court Just Limited Federal Power. Health Care is Feeling Shockwaves.
Daily Montanan | Stephanie Armour | August 5, 2024
“Among the 55% who did not challenge their bills, 54% were unaware they had the right actually to do so.”
Healthcare: Most Americans Don’t Realize They Can Challenge Insurance Coverage Denial, Report Finds
Yahoo Finance | Adriana Belmonte | August 1, 2024
“It’s really alarming. States have chosen to take millions of dollars from comprehensive maternal health, and instead funnel money into anti-abortion centers without much oversight or accountability….”
States Have Increased Anti-Abortion Center Funding by Nearly $500M Since Roe Was Overturned
The 19th* | Shefali Luthra | August 1, 2024
“A study … in the Journal of the American Medical Association describes a pattern of selling land, equipment and other resources after private equity acquires hospitals.”
After Private Equity Takes Over Hospitals, They Are Less Able to Care for Patients, Top Medical Researchers Say
NBC News | Gretchen Morgenson | July 31, 2024
“…MA plans in more disadvantaged counties were more likely to rank lower on the government’s 1- to 5-star quality ratings.”
Disadvantaged Areas Less Likely to Have High-Quality Medicare Advantage Plans, Study Finds
Healthcare Dive | Rebecca Pifer | July 31, 2024
“The impacts of financial toxicity on patients with cancer often reverberate throughout the household. Family members may forego or delay medical care of their own, sacrifice on basic necessities like food, and experience challenges in affording housing and transportation.”
Family Financial Toxicity of Cancer in the United States: Implications Beyond the Individual
The Lancet | Stephanie Wang, Kaitlyn Lapen, Khushi Kohli, Fumiko Chino, Edward Christopher Dee | July 30, 2024
“Harris’ campaign also confirmed this week that the vice president no longer supports a single-payer health care system.”
Harris Recalibrates Policy Stances as She Adjusts to Role Atop Democratic Ticket
CNN | Arit John, Kayla Tausche | July 30, 2024
“…we’re going to have to grapple directly with the power of corporate health insurance. That starts with taking on the so-called ‘Medicare Advantage’ program.”
To Win ‘Medicare for All,’ First Reclaim Medicare from Profiteers
Common Dreams | Ed Weisbart | July 30, 2024
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