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The week in healthcare reform
“Fears are also rising as a number of states report their first confirmed cases of a new variant of the coronavirus that is believed to be more infectious…”
COVID-19 Model Predicts 150,000 More US Deaths Within the Next Month
The Hill | Tal Axelrod | January 2, 2021
“These corporate kingpins had every incentive to show that private health insurance can still work. They failed. Spectacularly.”
Billionaire-Backed Effort to Upend US Healthcare System Collapses After Just 3 Years
Common Dreams | Andrea Germanos | January 4, 2021
“…our largest grouping of rural ICUs are at capacity (80%-100% occupancy).”
Study: Hospitals at or Near Full COVID-19 ICU Capacity Increase by 90% Over Past Few Months
Fierce Healthcare | Robert King | January 5, 2021
“…a surge of coronavirus cases has overwhelmed medical staff, created a shortage of oxygen and led to a directive to ambulance crews to stop transporting patients they can’t revive in the field.”
California Hospital, in Midst of COVID-19 Crisis, Maxes Out
Associated Press | Brian Melley | January 5, 2021
“Past society-wide coverage expansions haven’t caused surges in healthcare use…” said Dr. Woolhandler.
New Study Reveals Flawed Predictions of Runaway Costs and Usage Under Medicare for All
Common Dreams | Kenny Stancil | January 5, 2021
“Should any restrictions be imposed on people who choose not to get vaccinated given they can catch and spread the virus?”
What People Might Not Be Allowed to Do If They Don’t Get Vaccinated
CNBV | Sam Shead | January 6, 2021
“If we don’t take full advantage of this moment, we’ll be making a huge mistake.”
3 Health Care Policy Predictions Now that Democrats Have Won Control of the Senate
Vox | Dylan Scott | January 6, 2021
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