Weekly News Roundup: January 10, 2020

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. 

 

 

A deep dive into Canada’s Medicare system

What Medicare for All Really Looks Like

The American Prospect | Caitlin Kelly | January 8, 2019

 

With single-payer, the US could have saved $600 billion in 2017

Medical Paperwork Costs $812B Per Year in U.S.

United Press International | January 7, 2020

 

Americans passive in face of high costs, poor outcomes 

Economists ‘Surprised Americans Aren’t Revolting’ Over $8,000 Tax They Pay Each Year Due to For-Profit Healthcare System

Common Dreams | Julia Conley | January 7, 2020

 

Reduced insurance premiums under Medicare for All would boost middle-class paychecks

‘Medicare for All’ Would Help Heal the Income Gap

Truthdig | Bill Boyarsky | January 7, 2020

 

Uncertainty about ACA constitutionality is a threat to all

Democratic States Appeal Obamacare Ruling to Supreme Court

Associated Press | Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar | January 3, 2020

 

Pharmaceutical companies focus on stock prices, not innovation

Prescription Drug Costs in Americans Are Sky-High. And Yes, Big Pharma Greed Is to Blame.

NBC News | Lynn Stuart Parramore | January 2, 2020

 

Americans suffer as pharmaceutical industry rolls in profits

A Decade Marked By Outrage Over Drug Prices

National Public Radio | Sydney Lupkin | December 31, 2019

 

 

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