Weekly News Roundup: Jan 24, 2022

 

Breaking News in Healthcare Reform

 

 

“California has people whose heart beats strongly for single-payer. … This bill is its latest manifestation.”

Could California’s Single-Payer Proposal Reignite Debate on Health Care Reform?

ABC News | Ivan Pereira | January 23, 2022



“…lawmakers who have gladly dodged the issue for five years will now have to take a position — and there’s a price tag attached.”

Single-Payer Health Care Clears Big Hurdle in California

CalMatters | Emily Hoeven | January 21, 2022



“Officials say it’s the largest deployment of personal protective equipment in U.S. history.”

What’s Behind Biden’s Plan for Free N95 Masks

Axios | January 20, 2022



“It’s really crucial to ensure that innovation is around care delivery and not just better ways of gaming the health system and upcoding.”

CMMI Taking Hard Look at Medicare Advantage Coding Practices and Impact on Payment Models

Fierce Healthcare | Robert King | January 20, 2022



“‘This is an exciting milestone for CalCare,’ said Cathy Kennedy, RN and a president of CNA.”

California Nurses Association Celebrates Major Milestone Toward Winning Guaranteed Health Care in the State

Press Release | National Nurses United | January 20, 2022



“…once elected, Newsom did virtually nothing to implement the promise.”

Newsom Backs Away from Single-Payer Health Care Pledge

CalMatters | Dan Walters | January 18, 2022



“Many Black women don’t have health insurance or access to preventive care services. Once they enter care, they’re treated poorly. They’re not seen, not heard, not valued.”

What Drives Black Maternal Health Inequities in the U.S.

American Medical Association | Jennifer Lubell | January 17, 2022



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