Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2021/07/20/profiteering-healthcare-system-blamed-us-medical-debt-surges-140-billion One critic said the new estimate of medical debt in collections shows the for-profit healthcare system is “working just the way the corporate price gougers want it to.” JAKE JOHNSON July 20, 2021 A new study published Tuesday … Continued
From Moms Rising (https://www.momsrising.org/): We are delighted that President Biden issued an Executive Order this week to help lower drug prices. [1] This is a great start! But this order alone won’t fundamentally solve the problem of price gouging by … Continued
From the Coalition on Human Needs (http://www.chn.org): Did you know that in the midst of the pandemic, Big Pharma has raked in record profits?1 But that’s not all! Americans pay more than 2.5 times the cost for prescription drugs compared … Continued
From the Pennsylvania Health Access Network (http://www.pahealthaccess.org): Thanks again for being part of the PA Coalition for Fair Drug Pricing campaign. As part of this campaign, we have launched #FairRx Fridays – a series of social media posts to show how … Continued
From Moms Rising (https://www.momsrising.org/): Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court rejected yet another attempt to dismantle the Affordable Care Act (ACA). [1] This is huge and a victory for families across the country—the ACA is here to stay! While we … Continued
Washington, D.C. – Frederick Isasi, Executive Director of Families USA, issued the following statement regarding the Supreme Court’s decision to affirm the Affordable Care Act. SCOTUS Delivers for Families by Preserving the Affordable Care “Health care for families in America no … Continued
From the Pennsylvania Health Access Network (http://www.pahealthaccess.org): Great news! The recently passed American Rescue Plan is making health coverage purchased through Pennie much more affordable. You may be eligible for cost savings! If you’re uninsured, recently unemployed, or haven’t checked on your … Continued
From the Coalition on Human Needs (http://www.chn.org): Drug prices in the U.S. are more than 2.5 times higher than other countries. Drug prices are so high, in fact, that many people actually have to skip filling their necessary medications as … Continued
From the Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids (https://www.tobaccofreekids.org/): Huge news: The FDA announced that it intends to ban menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars — a critical first step toward ending decades of predatory marketing by Big Tobacco to kids and Black … Continued
From the Pennsylvania Health Access Network (http://www.pahealthaccess.org): Recently, we held an event with Sen. Dan Laughlin and Sen. Sharif Street, who have recently introduced a new bipartisan bill aimed at lowering prescription drug costs. If passed, SB 579 would create … Continued