The week in healthcare reform
“…what bothers me the most at the end of the day is that it’s set up to take advantage of the vulnerable.”
Federal Government May Have to Wrest Pricing Information from Hospitals
Atlanta Journal Constitution | Yamil Berard, Ariel Hart, Eric Fan | July 23, 2021
“It is impossible to look at these findings and not see a reflection of the systemic racism in the U.S.”
U.S. Life Expectancy Fell by 1.5 Years in 2020, the Biggest Drop Since WWII
NPR | Jane Greenhalgh | July 21, 2021
“Studies show the health care system fails Black patients regardless of their age, gender, insurance status or where they access care.”
Black Patients Have Worse Safety Outcomes than White Patients at the Same Hospital, Study Finds
Healthcare Dive | Rebecca Pifer | July 20, 2021
“30% of U.S. adults in our national survey said they haven’t yet gotten the COVID-19 vaccine — half of them a hard no, saying they’re ‘not at all likely’ to take it.”
Axios-Ipsos Poll: Convincing the Unvaccinated
Axios | Margaret Talev | July 20, 2021
“Trying to tweak insurance coverage is never going to get everyone covered — it’s not made for that. This is why I support Medicare-for-all or single-payer, because that is the only plan that is made to cover everyone.”
Many Hit Hard by Pandemic Now Swamped by Medical Debt
US News | Steven Reinberg | July 19, 2021
“The elimination of the test will be a game changer for aging or impaired Californians who need long-term care….”
California Makes It Easier for Low-Income Residents to Get and Keep Free Health Coverage
California Healthline | Rachel Bluth | July 19, 2021
“Two of Newsom’s boldest health care promises — affordable medications and universal, state-funded health care — have made little progress during his term.”
Newsom Promised Big on California Health Care. Where Do His Bold Plans Stand Now?
CalMatters | Ana B. Ibarra | July 19, 2021
“Nearly 25% of Americans have trouble paying for their prescriptions, while about 30% say they’ve had to forgo prescribed drugs because of the cost.”
Congress Has a ‘Time-Limited Window’ to Shake Up Drug Pricing, Employers, Health Groups Say
Fierce Pharma | Fraiser Kansteiner | July 14, 2021
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