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Health Care Equity Struggles Post-COVID: An Uphill Battle ahead

Philadelphia, PA – The challenge of achieving health care equity in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic presents a difficult uphill battle. Racial bias continues to have a significant impact on patients’ experiences within the healthcare system, hindering efforts to ensure equitable access to quality care. The need for addressing these disparities is urgent, as they have far-reaching implications for public health and the well-being of communities. In cities like Sacramento, CA, investigative efforts shed …

Insurance Delays Lead to Tragic Outcomes in American Health Care

New York, New York – Prior authorization, a process meant to ensure the necessity of medical treatments, has become a barrier to essential healthcare in the United States. Patients across the country are facing delays in care, denials of necessary treatments, and even tragic outcomes due to insurance companies weaponizing this bureaucratic process. What was intended to control costs and ensure safety has devolved into a system where patients are left to navigate a complex …

Health Care Sector’s Contribution to Climate Change Examined in New Study from Brown Researchers

Providence, Rhode Island – A recent study has shed light on the significant impact of the healthcare sector in contributing to the United States’ greenhouse gas emissions, accounting for 8.5% of the total. Researchers at Brown University have highlighted the sector’s role in both fueling climate change and addressing its consequences, emphasizing the urgent need for sustainable practices within healthcare systems worldwide. In a paper published in Current Environmental Health Reports, senior fellow Emily Hough …

Biden Health Officials Highlight Diversity and Affordable Care on Match Day Events across the Nation

Washington, D.C. – On Friday, a group of Biden administration health officials will participate in “Match Day”, an event celebrated by medical students across the country as they discover where they will be completing their residency programs. This special day will involve officials visiting various medical schools, including schools in Philadelphia, Atlanta, Nashville, Wisconsin, California, and North Carolina. One significant visit will be made by Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra to a …

Insurance Companies’ Role in Home Health Care Challenged by Lawmakers in New York State

Albany, New York – Some state lawmakers are pushing to remove health insurance companies from the realm of home health care, citing concerns over excessive costs and insufficient direct funding for care. This issue stems from the 2011 reform of New York’s Medicaid program, which allowed insurance companies to oversee home health care. After 13 years, Senate Health Committee Chair Gustavo Rivera has labeled this approach a “failed experiment,” asserting that the state has lost …

Health Care Summit Reveals Key Campaign Issues for 2024 – POLITICO

Washington, D.C. – As the political landscape continues to be shaped by discussions surrounding health care, key takeaways from POLITICO’s Health Care Summit offer a glimpse into the direction of the 2024 campaign. The event, featuring prominent figures in the healthcare industry, highlighted significant issues that are expected to influence the future of healthcare policy in the United States. One major point of discussion at the summit was the impact of Bidenomics on healthcare costs. …

Legislation poised for Ron DeSantis signature to improve health care shortcomings.

Tallahassee, Florida – Governor Ron DeSantis is poised to approve a set of bills known as the “Live Healthy” package, aimed at tackling workforce shortages and deficiencies in Florida’s healthcare system. The legislation was a top priority for Senate President Kathleen Passidomo this year and represents a significant commitment to improving healthcare programs in the state. Among the bills that successfully made it through the legislative process, others failed to gain traction, including a measure …

Takeoff: Health Care Labor-HHS Preparing for Departure in 2024

Washington, D.C. – The countdown for the Health Care: Labor-HHS budget proposal is closing in. With a focus on key issues like healthcare, labor, and education funding, this upcoming budget is anticipated to have significant impacts on various sectors. The proposal, scheduled for release in 2024, is expected to address crucial topics such as access to healthcare services, support for labor initiatives, and educational resources. Analysts suggest that the budget will be closely examined by …

Price Transparency in Health Care: The Key to Empowering Consumers

Waltham, Massachusetts – In the complex world of healthcare, navigating prices can often feel like a guessing game. The lack of transparency in the U.S. health care market means that consumers are often left in the dark about the costs of procedures and services before making important decisions. As an economics professor at Bentley University, I have seen firsthand the impact of incomplete information on prices and quality in our healthcare system. When buyers and …

Healthcare Fight Over: McConnell Downplays Trump’s Push to Repeal Affordable Care Act

Washington, D.C. – Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell from Kentucky cast doubt on former President Trump’s recent remarks about a potential effort to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act. McConnell stated that the battle over the healthcare law appears to be mostly settled, suggesting that the Affordable Care Act, commonly known as ObamaCare, will likely remain in place for the foreseeable future. He refrained from directly commenting on Trump’s policy agenda, indicating that Republicans …