We recently revealed the winners of the 7th Annual Shkreli Awards, a top 10 countdown of the worst in healthcare profiteering and dysfunction this past year. If you want more, we’ve got it: presenting this year's "Dishonorable Mentions" lowninstitute.org/2023-shkreli-a…

Top Dog Or Underdog? Bargaining Power In Healthcare Full text of my article Forbes: In healthcare and elsewhere, the price of services and products is determined by the relative bargaining power between the buyer and the seller. A top dog can afford to walk away without

Whoa. No wonder people don't trust medical advice. This community hospital is a debt generating machine. KFF Health News Noam Levey @npr. kffhealthnews.org/news/article/m…

Experts applaud city’s $18M commitment to relieve medical debt but urge lawmakers to address root causes ow.ly/ljg6105aVmZ

“Given their ostensible community-serving mission, one might expect exactly this kind of behavior from nonprofit hospitals, but there is ample evidence that nonprofit hospitals act like for-profit organizations.” equitablegrowth.org/the-impacts-of…

The ACA mandated certain preventive services should be free for patients. America's medical billing juggernaut is finding ways to charge them. Has this happened to you? Don't pay. Mine Washington Post Opinions KFF Health News. washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/…

Terrific to see the FTC being more active going after hospital mergers that lessen competition. Give @linakhanFTC and the administration credit: they said they were going to prioritize competition in health care markets and they're acting on that promise healthcarefinancenews.com/news/ftc-block…

We appreciate the Administration’s efforts to date to implement the No Surprises Act. An initial review of the NSA Independent Dispute Resolution data raises concerns about the actions of certain providers. Read more from AV's Mark Miller: bit.ly/3ONwQ6n

Decay of ethical leadership is clear as Providence gouges the vulnerable seattletimes.com/opinion/editor… SeattleTimes Opinion

🙌 Bill that would regulate hospital mergers in Washington passes House, may join other legislation protecting abortion access The Spokesman-Review spokesman.com/stories/2024/f…

😤🤬Nonprofit hospital using debt collectors to file lawsuits against patients coloradosun.com/2024/02/19/sun… via The Colorado Sun

Analysis from Kodiak Solutions, as reported by The Guardian, reveals a troubling trend: the majority of medical debt in the US is held by patients with insurance. Lawmakers must step in to address this crisis. consumers4qualitycare.org/analysis-finds…

New poll from Small Business Majority shows small business owners are struggling with 📈 health care costs and support policies - some being actively considered by Congress - to⬇️costs. 88% support banning facility fees and other unfair billing practices. smallbusinessmajority.org/sites/default/…

Update on my nearly $5000 medical bill for dehydration: 1) Still in limbo with Mayo Clinic, no clarity or progress negotiating charges. 2) Surprised to hear some ER doctors are upset over my complaint about a $10,000 bill ($5000 post-insurance adjustment) for < 12hrs in ED with 3

The story we documented in 2019 in Pittsburgh with UPMC and Highmark isnt just in the past…

Nurses at FOUR hospitals in Western PA are going to be negotiating contracts this summer! United, they are ready to take bold action to improve the standard of care for every hospital in the region.

Thanks Ge Bai and others for saying it: Many hospital sx are now diversified companies with tendrils in various industries. Not charities. Why does the IRS still grant non-profit status & tax exemption? Washington Post Opinions KFF Health News washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/…

A recent state law in Indiana may lead to an increase in proposed hospital mergers. The state already has some of the highest hospital prices in the country, and some fear that mergers will lead to increased cost for consumers. consumers4qualitycare.org/proposed-india…

Throwback to when Josh Shapiro was one of the heroes in our documentary, Inhospitable Film! FULL SPEECH as it appeared in InHospitable (Documentary Film) is on YT: youtu.be/OK7wsBY6wJU Other heroes in the doc? @MayorEdGainey Rep. Summer Lee Allegheny Co. Exec. Clwags & many others!