By Jessica Schorr Saxe, M.D.The Charlotte (N.C.) Observer, July 27, 2015What do these recent news stories in the Observer have in common?An insurance agent connives
The modern-day health miracle known as Medicare
By Mary L. FordDaily Hampshire Gazette (Northampton, Mass.), Letters, July 24, 2015Iām fed up with citizens complaining that government is a problem, not a solution.
Healthcare ‘Oligopoly Wave’ Continues As Anthem Gobbles Cigna
Human rights campaigners say mega consolidation will erode healthcare access and hike prices, illustrating deep problems with for-profit modelBy Sarah LazareCommon Dreams, July 24, 2015The
Happy 50th Medicare!
By Paul Y. Song, M.D.The Huffington Post, July 24, 2015When I graduated from medical school almost 25 years ago, I was asked by then U.S.
Wrong Prescription?
The failed promise of the Affordable Care ActBy Trudy LiebermanHarper's, July 2015By Trudy Lieberman | Harpers
In July 2009, as the Affordable Care Act moved through
Chicago nurses, community leaders plan celebration for Medicare’s 50th anniversary
National Nurses United, July 23, 2015CHICAGO -- Registered nurses and other community leaders will celebrate the 50th anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid Thursday July 30
Local doctor comments on Medicare’s 50th anniversary
Federal health insurance program reaches milestone anniversary, push continues for āMedicare for AllāBy Evan TuchinskyChico (Calif.) News and Review, July 23, 2015Dr. Aldebra Schroll understands
Better communication a good reason to go for single payer
By James Binder, M.D.Charleston (W.Va.) Gazette-Mail, July 23, 2015Medical students are taught empathic, patient-centered interviewing skills during the first two years of medical school. Patient-centered
Underinsured Chicago doctor wants Medicare for all
By James Ronayne, M.D.Chicago Sun-Times, July 22, 2015Medicare has become one of our nationās most beloved social programs. Today itās part of the U.S. tradition,
Despite critics, Medicare turns 50
By C.V. Allen, M.D.Modesto (Calif.) Bee, July 16, 2015Happy 50th birthday, Medicare!You were a long time coming. With the Great Depression of the 1930s came
Medicare for All should be the goal
By Eve Shapiro, M.D., and Richard Wahl, M.D.Arizona Daily Star, July 21, 2015Medicare, one of our nationās most valuable and popular social programs, turns 50
Charlotte doctors host advocate of Medicare for all
Despite ACA, doctor says need for reform remains * Says Medicare could expand to all ages * Free talk is 6 p.m. Thursday at Myers