Author Frequently asked questions. 531 items Posts pagination Newer 1 … 13 14 15 16 17 … 54 Older Private equity taking over women’s health care November 4, 2020 By Joseph D. Bruch, B.A.; Alexander Borsa, B.A.; Zirui Song, M.D., Ph.D.; Sarah S. Richardson, Ph.D. JAMA Internal Medicine, August 24, 2020 An influx of private equity involvement in women’s health care has garnered attention and scrutiny. Over the past decade, private equity firms have increasingly invested in or acquired hospitals, physician practices, laboratories, and […] Quote of the Day Rise in uninsured during the current administration November 3, 2020 By Adam Gaffney, M.D., M.P.H.; David Himmelstein, M.D.; Steffie Woolhandler, M.D., M.P.H. Health Affairs Blog, October 29, 2020 Findings of increasing uninsurance after 2016 accord with results of other governmental and non-governmental surveys. Most likely more than 2 million individuals lost health coverage during the first three years of the Trump administration. A further, more […] Quote of the Day Phil Lee & Don Bechler: A tribute November 2, 2020 By James G. Kahn, M.D., M.P.H. Emeritus Professor of Health Policy, University of California, San Francisco Last week saw the passing of two amazing leaders in the pursuit of health care justice in the United States – one who operated at the highest political, policy, and academic levels, and one who worked tirelessly at the […] Quote of the Day Half of Americans are worried about medical debt October 30, 2020 By Dan Grunebaum HealthCareInsider, October 29, 2020 Concerns About Healthcare and Debt 56% of U.S. adults said they were either somewhat or very concerned that a health situation in their household could lead to bankruptcy or debt. Medical Debt Nearly three in ten (28%) respondents to the poll said they carry medical debt. Of those […] Quote of the Day Crowdfunding in Canada, the UK, and the US October 29, 2020 By Sameh N. Saleh, M.D.; Ezimamaka Ajufo, B.M., B.Ch.; Christoph U. Lehmann, M.D.; Richard J. Medford, M.D. JAMA Network Open, October 26, 2020 Key Points Question: Why do individuals from Canada, the UK, and the US turn to medical crowdfunding and what factors are associated with funding success? Findings: In this cross-sectional study of 3396 crowdfunding campaigns […] Quote of the Day Should we cover all children as a sequential step in reform? October 28, 2020 By Joan C. Alker, Genevieve M. Kenney, and Sara Rosenbaum Health Affairs, October 2020 Abstract Expansion of Medicaid and establishment of the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) represent a significant success story in the national effort to guarantee health insurance for children. That success is reflected in the high rates of coverage and health care […] Quote of the Day CMA adds ‘equity and justice’ to its mission statement October 27, 2020 California Medical Association, October 24, 2020 The California Medical Association (CMA) House of Delegates today voted to edit the association’s Articles of Incorporation and include in its mission statement an overarching permanent goal of achieving health equity and justice. “CMA must adopt permanent institutions and institutionalized policies, practices and programs that promote, support and make […] Quote of the Day Health reimbursement arrangements increase risk for low-income workers October 26, 2020 By Peter Newell, Director, Health Insurance Project, United Hospital Fund United Hospital Fund, October 2020 Individual coverage health reimbursement arrangements (ICHRAs, pronounced “ick-ruhs”), authorizes employers to subsidize individual coverage workers buy on their own. It took effect in January 2020, missing many employers’ open enrollment windows for the year, though it is an available option […] Quote of the Day Physicians prefer two-tiered single payer with private insurance option – What? October 23, 2020 The Physicians Foundation, survey completed October 2020 The Physicians Foundation’s 2020 Survey of America’s Physicians: COVID-19 And The Future Of The Health Care System finds physicians ranked a two-tiered system featuring a single payer option plus private pay as the best direction. Q1 – Considering all relevant issues such as patient access, value and quality, […] Quote of the Day The public is confused about Medicare for All and the public option October 22, 2020 KFF, October 16, 2020 For many years, Kaiser Family Foundation has been tracking public opinion on the idea of a national health plan (including language referring to Medicare-for-all since 2017). Historically, our polls have shown support for the federal government doing more to help provide health insurance for more Americans, though support among Republicans has […] Quote of the Day Posts pagination Newer 1 … 13 14 15 16 17 … 54 Older
