Great Northern States Health Care Initiative: December 2019

Saturday, December 28, 2019

"Don't Tell Me We Can't Afford Medicare for All," Says Sanders, After NYT Details Insanely Higher Costs of US Healthcare

https://www.commondreams.org/news/2019/12/27/dont-tell-me-we-cant-afford-medicare-all-says-sanders-after-nyt-details-insanely?utm_campaign=shareaholic&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwAR3a_orqbdSnxrZBUKRjm09Ukd1xxHm3jhkpKNQ5koSTPF1DlxnsM6gBSG8"Don't Tell Me We Can't Afford Medicare for All," Says Sanders, After NYT Details Insanely Higher Costs of US Healthcare

The report compares prices of hospital care, outpatient procedures, and prescription drugs in the United States with other countries.

Thursday, December 26, 2019

Democrats seize on anti-Obamacare ruling to steamroll GOP in 2020 - POLITICO

Democrats seize on anti-Obamacare ruling to steamroll GOP in 2020 - POLITICO: The party looks to regain the offensive on an issue critical to its success in the 2018 midterms.

Wednesday, December 25, 2019

Our Nightmare Health Care System in One Doctor's Bill

Our Nightmare Health Care System in One Doctor's Bill: American healthcare gets more insidiously outrageous all the time.

Monday, December 16, 2019

Court Challenge To The ACA Could Overturn More Than You Realize : Shots - Health News : NPR

Court Challenge To The ACA Could Overturn More Than You Realize : Shots - Health News : NPR: Though it has been on the books for nearly a decade, the Affordable Care Act faces a big court challenge right now that could overturn it. Here's what happens if the federal health law goes away.

Peter Ubel: The high price of extending my wife’s life – Twin Cities

Peter Ubel: The high price of extending my wife’s life – Twin Cities: Doctors told my wife there was “very little chance” her breast cancer would return. But five years later, three months after Paula’s 51st birthday, I typed “prognosis of met…

Friday, December 13, 2019

Insurance companies aren’t doctors. So why do we keep letting them practice medicine?

https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2019/10/22/insurance-companies-arent-doctors-so-why-do-we-keep-letting-them-practice-medicine/?fbclid=IwAR0_VWku-R765hewLjURwZNVS85PelecJ8cc2bElDLFuY4Ul1bnb4-ZKhaQ

Thursday, December 12, 2019

House, Senate Leaders Announce Compromise on Surprise Billing | Medpage Today

House, Senate Leaders Announce Compromise on Surprise Billing | Medpage Today: But some legislators and interest groups still aren't on board

The Future Of Medicare? The Head Of CMS Offers Some Critical Answers.

The Future Of Medicare? The Head Of CMS Offers Some Critical Answers.: In today’s healthcare discourse, Medicare has become the sine qua non of impassioned debate. And the current Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Seema Verma discusses its future.

Wednesday, December 11, 2019

Why the health-care industry wants to destroy any Democratic reform

https://news.google.com/articles/CAIiEFjYrxlaWJ39MAv7JV9vHAMqGAgEKg8IACoHCAowjtSUCjC30XQwzqe5AQ?hl=en-US&gl=US&ceid=US%3Aen

Tuesday, December 10, 2019

More Bad News for Medicare for All | National Review

More Bad News for Medicare for All | National Review: Most Americans say the government should ensure people have health coverage. They disagree over the means.

Negative news BUT an important messaging suggestion:

"Most Americans say the government should ensure people have health coverage. They disagree over the means."

Saturday, December 7, 2019

Supreme Court considers a $12 billion plan to sabotage Obamacare - Vox

Supreme Court considers a $12 billion plan to sabotage Obamacare - Vox: The Court will decide if the Trump administration must keep one of Obamacare’s promises.

Thursday, December 5, 2019

NHS: Specter of U.S. interference looms over health care debate in U.K.

NHS: Specter of U.S. interference looms over health care debate in U.K.: The future of the National Health Service after Brexit has become a major talking point for Labour in its effort to oust the Conservatives in the election.

Opinion | The American Health Care Industry Is Killing People - The New York Times

Opinion | The American Health Care Industry Is Killing People - The New York Times: Yes, transitioning to a more equitable system might eliminate some jobs. But the status quo is morally untenable.

Wednesday, December 4, 2019

Former health insurance executive praises Sanders, Warren 'Medicare for All' plans | TheHill

Former health insurance executive praises Sanders, Warren 'Medicare for All' plans | TheHill: A former health insurance executive offered praise on Tuesday for “Medicare for All” plans put forth by Democratic presidential candidates Sens. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.).