…some opinions swayed after hearing counterarguments. In addition, majorities of Democrats and independents favor the idea, compared to just 20 percent of Republicans. Most Americans think that if guaranteed universal…
ACOs provoke pointless war between insurers and hospitals
…consumers. “There are other ways” to obtain the desired efficiencies that “do not run such a risk of increased costs,” he concluded. http://www.isidewith.com/news/article/economic-scene-health-law-goals-fa… == FTC wins challenge against Idaho hospital…
The Best Care Anywhere
Ten years ago, veterans hospitals were dangerous, dirty, and scandal-ridden. Today, they're producing the highest quality care in the country. Their turnaround points the way toward solving America's health-care crisis.
…moment to think about what comprises quality health care. The first criterion likely to come to mind is the presence of doctors who are highly trained, committed professionals. They should…
Does $760m a year of industry funding affect the FDA’s drug approval process?
…References Food and Drug Administration. FY 2015: justification of estimates for appropriations committees. www.fda.gov/downloads/aboutfda/reportsmanualsforms/reports/budgetreports/ucm388309.pdf. Frank C, Himmelstein DU, Woolhandler S, Bor DH, Wolfe SM, Heymann O, et al. Era of…
CBO: Repeal of ACA would raise economic output (per dynamic scoring)
…that awaits Mr. Hall as he takes on his new job. http://www.nytimes.com/2015/03/01/upshot/a-slippery-new-rule-for-gauging-fiscal-policy.html **** Obamacare and Labor Supply By Paul Krugman The New York Times, June 20, 2015 I was critical…
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…COVID-19. However, the new law will not ensure that patients could afford the newly-developed therapeutics.25 The current crisis underlines the need for the comprehensive pharmaceutical reform policy advocated by PNHP.26…
The tragedy of a man throwing his ill wife off of their balcony
Man charged with throwing wife off balcony to her death
…she had no health insurance, according to Probate Court records. http://www.kansascity.com/news/local/story/233876.html Scotland: http://thescotsman.scotsman.com/international.cfm?id=1300572007 Australia: http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story/0,21985,22257643-663,00.html England: http://www.metro.co.uk/news/article.html?in_article_id=61940&in_page_id=34 http://www.thesun.co.uk/article/0,,2-2007380022,00.html Wales: http://icwales.icnetwork.co.uk/0100news/0700world/tm_headline=man-threw-ill-wife-from-balcony&method=full&objectid=19642874&siteid=50082-name_page.html Germany: http://www.shortnews.com/start.cfm?id=64334 New Zealand: http://www.tv3.co.nz/News/Story/tabid/209/articleID/32681/Default.aspx Taiwan: http://www.chinapost.com.tw/international/2007/08/17/118765/Man-accused.htm Canada: http://www.canada.com/ottawacitizen/news/story.html? CNN…
‘Single Payer New York’ to be founded on Sept. 13
…and for further details about September 13th, please contact one of the following: Dr. Andy Coates pnhpcapitaldistrict @gmail.com Rebecca Elgie healthylink@ earthlink.net Mark Dunlea dunleamark@aol. com Courtney Morrow pnhpmetro@nyc. rr.com…
'Single Payer New York' to be founded on Sept. 13
…and for further details about September 13th, please contact one of the following: Dr. Andy Coates pnhpcapitaldistrict @gmail.com Rebecca Elgie healthylink@ earthlink.net Mark Dunlea dunleamark@aol. com Courtney Morrow pnhpmetro@nyc. rr.com…
An “Exciting But Dangerous Moment” for Medicare for All
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…fail to realize the real policy issues. You just mentioned this new corporate group that wants to come down hard on single-payer because you’re advocating for the complete elimination of…
New Report Debunks Drug Industry Claims About the Cost of New Drug Research and Development
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Big Pharma's claim of an 'innovation crisis' is a myth, BMJ authors say
…would also encourage drug companies to develop new drugs for diseases and conditions that currently have few or no treatment options. Unfortunately, both BMJ papers are behind a paywall. http://www.minnpost.com/second-opinion/2012/08/big-pharmas-claim-innovation-crisis-myth-bmj-authors-say…