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.
“The reality is, this country can’t fully protect itself from something on the scale of this pandemic without embracing universal healthcare.”
Families of Essential Workers Killed by COVID-19 Face Loss of Health Care
Salon | Bob Hennelly | May 17, 2020
On the question of re-opening, economic – not public health – arguments prevail.
US, European Leaders Weigh Reopening Risks Without a Vaccine
Associated Press | Elana Schor, Mike Stobbe and Michael Kunzelman | May 18, 2020
“… health insurance companies stand to benefit in the current crisis.”
Health Insurance Stocks Poised for Gains After COVID-19
Forbes | Trefis Team and Great Speculations | May 18, 2020
Americans wary of the post-pandemic “new normal.”
Reopening: It’s Back to Business, But Not Business as Usual
Associated Press | David Crary, Dave Collins and Nicole Winfield | May 20, 2020
“Many employers with self-funded health plans seem to believe they’re exempt from the rules.”
Congress Said COVID-19 Tests Should Be Free — But Who’s Paying?
Reposted on HEAL California site: Kaiser Health News | Blake Farmer | May 22, 2020
“…we’ve developed a culture in which profit margins are more valued than people…”
‘Heroes or hostages?’: Communities of color bear the burden of essential work in coronavirus crisis
ABC News | Catherine Thorbecke | May 22, 2020
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