From the Vera Institute of Justice (https://www.vera.org/): Police are the default first responders for mental and behavioral health issues – yet they’re not equipped to handle them. The very presence of an armed officer can magnify the emotional distress of … Continued
From the Coalition on Human Needs (http://www.chn.org): Two million low-income Americans are still uninsured due to 12 states refusing to expand Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act―this is known as the Medicaid coverage gap. At the same time, without congressional … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2022/07/09/letting-medicare-negotiate-drug-prices-would-save-us-nearly-290-billion-cbo “By empowering Medicare to directly negotiate prices for prescription drugs Congress can end the days of seniors missing lifesaving medications because they cannot afford them,” said Majority Leader Chuck Schumer. JON QUEALLY July 9, 2022 The Congressional … Continued
From Social Security Works (http://www.socialsecurityworks.org/): In 2022, Medicare increased its premiums by the largest amount ever―largely in anticipation of an expensive Alzheimer’s drug called Aduhelm. But because of scrutiny from advocates like Social Security Works, the manufacturer cut the price … Continued
From the Pennsylvania Health Access Network (http://www.pahealthaccess.org): Good news! We’re hearing rumors that Congress is close to reaching an agreement on a new bill that would reduce prescription drugs prices, including allowing Medicare to negotiate drug prices! We’re not sure … Continued
From Social Security Works (http://www.socialsecurityworks.org/): When seniors enroll in Medicare, they have a choice: They can enroll in traditional Medicare, the government-run single-payer system established in 1965, or a privatized offshoot called Medicare Advantage. After nearly 20 years of this … Continued
Posted at https://www.publicnewsservice.org/2022-06-23/health/advocates-urge-pa-lawmakers-to-pass-patient-safety-act/a79610-1 June 23, 2022 – Emily Scott, Public News Service (PA) Play Audio in Browser Window Since the beginning of the pandemic, several states have passed “safe staffing” laws aimed at balancing patient-nurse ratios in hospitals. In Pennsylvania, … Continued
From Moms Rising (https://www.momsrising.org/): “Without diagnosis and treatment of my postpartum depression I don’t know what would have happened – I was losing the ability to take care of my daughter and was struggling with suicidal thoughts.” –Kristin Kristin is … Continued
From Moms Rising (https://www.momsrising.org/): No matter our race, place, or politics, most of us want similar things: to make a good living, to care for our families, and to have the best chance possible to be healthy. The bottom line … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2022/06/14/medicare-all-could-have-prevented-more-338000-us-covid-deaths-study “Healthcare reform is long overdue in the U.S.,” said the lead author of a new study. “Americans are needlessly losing lives and money.” KENNY STANCIL June 14, 2022 Covid-19 has killed more than one million people in the United States … Continued