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Mashup Score: 1
By continuing on our website, you agree to our use of the cookie for statistical and personalization purpose. Learn More Toplines Even though the number of uninsured people in the U.S. has shrunk by half since the passage of the Affordable Care Act, millions still lack health insurance The 2024 election presents voters with stark choices that could expand or narrow the availability of affordable, comprehensive coverage An estimated 26 million Americans, or 8 percent of the U.S. population, lacked health
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Mashup Score: 6
Gun deaths contribute significantly to rising rates of preventable mortality and continue driving down life expectancy for Americans.
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By some estimates, firearm violence cost the U.S. around $557 billion in 2022, with $2.8 billion spent on health care costs, mental health services, and emergency services. https://t.co/KjcOrigaif
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Mashup Score: 2Health Care on the Ballot in 2024 - 23 day(s) ago
The outcomes of this fall’s elections will profoundly affect Americans’ ability to access affordable, equitable health care.
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Policy changes made by the next administration and Congress will profoundly impact the U.S. health care system – from affordability to access to equity. Learn more about what’s at stake in our new backgrounder by @raenuzum and @RW_Intl: https://t.co/IWAWoLKKpv
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Mashup Score: 1Private Equity in Health Care — Looking at State Policy - 23 day(s) ago
Private equity in health care has grown considerably over 10 years, raising concerns about the consequences for cost, quality, and equity of health care services.
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How Are States Responding to Private Equity’s Push into Health Care? https://t.co/5pg3h67bCj
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Mashup Score: 1Climate Change Is Already Disrupting Health Care in the U.S. - 24 day(s) ago
On The Dose podcast, Admiral Rachel L. Levine, M.D., talks about how extreme weather and rising temperatures are affecting health systems in unexpected ways.
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Climate change is the greatest threat to health this century, says Admiral Rachel Levine (@HHS_ASH). Hear how extreme weather and rising temperatures are affecting health systems in unexpected ways on the latest episode of #TheDosePodcast. https://t.co/5OkBnLzKzO
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Mashup Score: 3What’s at Stake for Latino Health in the Presidential Election - 24 day(s) ago
Commonwealth Fund President Joe Betancourt examines what’s at stake for Latino health in the November election.
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Commonwealth Fund President Dr. Joseph Betancourt sees high stakes for Latinos — and all Americans — and their health care in the November election. https://t.co/p4iGMsyoxA
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Mashup Score: 6States Forge Ahead to Protect Consumers, as Advisory Committee Recommends Federal Action on Surprise Ambulance Bills - 24 day(s) ago
Absent a federal law protecting consumers from surprise ambulance bills, states have acted to do so.
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The No Surprises Act does not protect consumers from surprise billing for out-of-network emergency ground ambulance services, but some states are passing laws to help fill that gap. https://t.co/ula8cEPCoO
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Mashup Score: 8
Community-led harm reduction programs that emphasize safety over abstinence have emerged as a key strategy for reducing opioid deaths.
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Community-led harm reduction programs that emphasize safety over abstinence have emerged as a key strategy for reducing opioid deaths. https://t.co/cWCwe3qNU2
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Mashup Score: 3What’s at Stake for Latino Health in the Presidential Election - 25 day(s) ago
Commonwealth Fund President Joe Betancourt examines what’s at stake for Latino health in the November election.
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Commonwealth Fund President Dr. Joseph Betancourt sees high stakes for Latinos — and all Americans — and their health care in the November election. https://t.co/p4iGMsyoxA
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Mashup Score: 2Health Care on the Ballot in 2024 - 25 day(s) ago
The outcomes of this fall’s elections will profoundly affect Americans’ ability to access affordable, equitable health care.
Source: www.commonwealthfund.orgCategories: General Medicine News, PayerTweet-
Policy changes made by the next administration and Congress will profoundly impact the U.S. health care system – from affordability to access to equity. Learn more about what’s at stake in our new backgrounder by @raenuzum and @RW_Intl: https://t.co/IWAWoLKKpv
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This election, voters face stark choices that could either expand or narrow the availability of affordable, comprehensive health insurance coverage. @SaraCollins_ & @cyingramsay explore different approaches the potential administrations could take. https://t.co/QIZZnnaGIJ