Breaking News in Healthcare Reform
“Medicare researchers are ringing warning bells that time is running out for Congress to find a long-term solution to Medicare’s fiscal woes….”
Despite Rosier Trust Fund Outlook, Time Running Out to Stabilize Medicare Funding, Researchers Warn
Fierce Healthcare | Rebecca Pifer | June 13, 2022
“…any cap would increase Medicare spending and could lead to lower enrollment on [Medicare Advantage] plans.”
Urban Institute Study: Medicare Cost Cap Boosts Affordability and May Lower Medigap Premiums
Fierce Healthcare | Robert King | June 8, 2022
“…the model separates physical and mental health care, forcing patients to navigate two sets of rules and two networks of providers and to deal with two times the complexity.”
Patients Seek Mental Health Care from Their Doctor But Find Health Plans Standing in the Way
Kaiser Health News | Aneri Pattani | June 8, 2022
“The Congressional Progressive Caucus chair’s call follows a report further detailing how Medicare Advantage plans overbill the federal government to boost profits.”
‘Our Seniors Deserve Better’: Jayapal Demands End of All Medicare Privatization Schemes
Common Dreams | Jake Johnson | June 7, 2022
“…ethical standards for clinical care and private equity sharply diverge, and this poses serious moral dilemmas for American medicine.”
Private Equity Targets Gastroenterology & Lots More in Medicine
Health Justice Monitor | Don McCanne, MD | June 7, 2022
“In late 2021, nearly one-third of US households did not have enough savings to cover an unexpected $400 expense.”
Expiring Assistance Threatens Affordable Health Care in the US
Human Rights Watch | Matt McConnell | June 6, 2022
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