Author Frequently asked questions. 294 items Posts pagination Newer 1 … 14 15 16 17 18 … 30 Older Medicaid Coverage Turmoil as COVID Pandemic Eases March 17, 2022 Summary: With federal protections for Medicaid coverage during the public health emergency winding down, states are aiming for an orderly “redetermination” process. Translation: orderly ousting from public insurance. About 1 in 8 individuals with Medicaid coverage will lose it, up to 1 in 3 in some states, often due to process problems. This is a […] Pharmacy Carve-Outs: How to Make Privatized Medicaid Even Worse March 15, 2022 Summary: California recently inserted a private pharmacy benefits plan into Medi-Cal, despite evidence from other states that it adds costs. Thousands of patients have suffered medication gaps. All this makes no sense, if the goal is efficient, equitable, effective medical care. Opinion: New Medi-Cal Rx Is Riddled with Problems, Hurting Those Who Need it MostCalifornia […] GOP Subversion of Democracy Curtails Abortion Rights March 12, 2022 Summary: Yesterday was the end of the Roe era of federal protection of abortion rights. This is the culmination of decades of GOP anti-democratic efforts to undo majority-supported and health-enhancing reproductive autonomy. Texas Supreme Court Shuts Down Final Challenge to Abortion LawNew York TimesMarch 11, 2022By Kate Zernike and Adam Liptak The Texas Supreme Court on Friday effectively […] Medi-Cal Expansion Not Enough March 10, 2022 Summary: California’s Medi-Cal expansion for undocumented immigrants is laudatory … but is just a partial fix, leaving millions uncovered. It falls profoundly short of what is needed to cover everyone with high quality insurance, while saving money and boosting the economy: single payer. California is expanding Medi-Cal – but hundreds of thousands of immigrants will […] Single Payer Savings in California March 8, 2022 Summary: An excellent commentary in The Nation reviews the cost advantages of single payer in California and generally, the current health care cost explosion, and the unsavory trade-off foisted on us every day: corporate profits up, family health down. The Plan to Save Californians $117 Billion a Year by Switching to Single-PayerThe NationFebruary 25, 2022By […] VA Better than Private Care on Mortality & Costs March 5, 2022 Summary: An excellent study using a sophisticated research design (geeks: instrumental variable) finds that Veteran’s Affairs care lowers mortality by nearly half and costs by one-fifth after an emergency visit. Government care beats private care, reminding us of the advantages of a committed and well-run health care system. Is There a VA Advantage? Evidence from Dually Eligible […] Fee-for-Service vs. Capitation March 3, 2022 Summary: Today we take a step back to consider a pivotal issue that arises in discussions of health reform generally and single payer specifically: Which is the better way to pay providers – FFS or capitation? The answer is: Both. That is, done right, both can work very well. And, sometimes, neither … Comment by: […] COVID-19 “Urgency of Normal” vs. Public Health Science March 2, 2022 Summary: As the COVID Omicron variant subsides, and schools cautiously reopen, a tiny but vocal group of doctors is arguing to end all precautions, including masking. Their arguments distort public health evidence. Under-vaccinated and under-resourced communities are the most likely to suffer from such a strategy. Why Is This Group of Doctors So Intent on […] CMS Dumps DCEs … In Name Only February 28, 2022 Summary: CMS apparently took to heart concerns about the privatization of traditional Medicare with DCEs, pivoting to a new program ACO REACH focused on equity and disparities. Except that the new program is really no different than DCEs. Re-branding while continuing the march to corporate control of Medicare won’t cut it. ACO REACHCMSFebruary 2022 The […] CBO on Single Payer Benefits to the Economy February 26, 2022 Summary: The Congressional Budget Office just released a powerful report, highlighting multiple ways in which single payer would strengthen the economy. That’s right, not just health, but also general economic productivity and well-being. Efficiently financed universal health care improves health and reduces financial burdens, boosting economic performance. Economic Effects of Five Illustrative Single-Payer Health Care […] Posts pagination Newer 1 … 14 15 16 17 18 … 30 Older
