Breaking News in Healthcare Reform
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“Despite the public perception of Silicon Valley’s alignment with progressive values and liberal causes, tech companies, particularly those fearing state regulation, have long funneled money to right-wing groups….”
How Amazon, Google, and Facebook Helped Fund the Campaign to Overturn Roe
The Intercept | Sam Biddle | October 1, 2022
“The programs have helped shore up finances for rural hospitals that have been vulnerable to closures in recent years and strained further due to the COVID-19 pandemic.”
Congress Passes Short-Term Spending Bill That Extends 2 Key Rural Hospital Programs
Fierce Healthcare | Robert King | September 30, 2022
“If you sustain an accident behind the wheel or in your home, your automotive or home insurance may actually be responsible for the costs of your medical bills.”
Your Car Insurance Could Be the Reason You’re Denied Medical Care After a Crash
Jalopnik | Elizabeth Blackstock | September 30, 2022
“A new report reveals how a lack of health coverage, underinsurance, and unaffordable medical bills still plague millions of Americans despite healthcare reforms in recent years — and makes the latest case for improving and expanding the Medicare system to everyone in the U.S….”
‘Let’s Pass Medicare for All,’ Says Jayapal as Survey Spotlights Failures of For-Profit System
Common Dreams | Julia Conley | September 29, 2022
“Ultimately half of those surveyed said they wouldn’t be able to pay an unexpected $1,000 medical bill within 30 days.”
Almost Half of Americans Have Inadequate Healthcare Coverage, Survey Finds
Healthcare Dive | Hailey Mensik | September 28, 2022
“Tax-exempt hospitals revamped their charity care policies during the pandemic, in some cases using vague language to describe who was eligible and occasionally tightening access based on immigration status, according to an analysis in JAMA Network Open.”
Nonprofit Hospitals’ Vague Charity Care Criteria
Axios | Arielle Dreher | September 28, 2022
“‘An alarming number of states continue to outlaw abortion and criminalize women, and it’s more important than ever to fight like hell for those who need these essential services,’ Newsom said.”
New California Abortion Laws Set Up Clash With Other States
Associated Press | Adam Beam | September 27, 2022
“(To) millions of seniors and people with disabilities on Medicare, that means more money in their pockets while still getting the care they need….”
Millions of Americans Will Save On Medicare Fees Next Year
Associated Press | Amanda Seitz | September 27, 2022
“Vaccine coverage is a microcosm of the U.S. health care system’s complexities…. Immunization stakeholders should prioritize the opportunities to close remaining vaccine access gaps.”
The Inflation Reduction Act Will Help the U.S. Achieve Maximum Vaccine Access and Uptake, But Access Gaps Remain
Stat | Richard Hughes IV | September 27, 2022
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