Who says Americans can't agree on anything? 95% of respondents said Trump's proposed insurance rules would be a disaster for patients in our fractured, profit-based system. latimes.com/politics/la-na…

Prisoners in the U.S. are required to come up with the equivalent of a $580 copay to see the doctor, supposedly to "develop personal responsibility for their health care." This dangerous idea has permeated health policy at all levels. bit.ly/2surIZT via The Marshall Project

This.... is not a good thing x.com/ahipcoverage/s…

Kinda’ wish we’d just drop the rocket science for a bit & come like this again: The S.O.S. Band “High Hopes” Tabu Records / 1982 Written by: Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis Produced by: Ricky Sylvers Executive Producer: Leon Sylvers III youtu.be/cvCY5KtwMj0 | DF

“The major underlying causes, many scientists now believe, are social and environmental forces that affect African Americans more than most other groups.” theatlantic.com/magazine/archi…

Adults with opioid addiction more likely to get treatment if they have Medicaid than do those with private insurance. Interesting & important finding. @KaiserFamFound at #ARM18.

It’s stupid I’m in the studio w/ Greg Phillinganes right now. Glad I know 2 appreciate it. | DF en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greg_Phil…

Dr. Paul Seward laments the strain placed on emergency departments by dysfunctional U.S. health policy. #MedicareForAll would allow these departments to do what they do best instead of serving as a stopgap for the uninsured. bit.ly/2u2tEKa via STAT

Absolutely no regard for public health x.com/morninggloria/…

The Severe Health Consequences of Housing Instability peoplespolicyproject.org/2018/07/09/the… by Frances

Despite being the 3rd largest city in the country, Chicago has only 1 public hospital, Stroger. A multi-year study of Stroger found that 43% of ER patients have PTSD. Since the clinics closed in 2012, ER visits increased 37% CITYWIDE for psychiatric treatment. #HealingVillage

Fifty-three years ago today, Medicare was signed into law. This program has provided health and financial security for millions. But now it's time to set our sights even higher. Let's improve Medicare (dental, vision, Rx cost) and expand it to cover all Americans. #MedicareForAll

Politicians and health industry profiteers fought hard against the establishment of Medicare, decrying it as socialized medicine. Medicare prevailed, but it's never been sufficient. It's time to expand and improve it to cover all of us, free at use. commondreams.org/views/2018/07/…

Surprise, surprise, Medicare Advantage plans are found to deny payments for appropriate care thus enhancing profits and forcing seniors and providers to appeal denials. Every denial increases the likelihood the insurance company avoids paying for indicated care.

We're seeing lots of half-baked health care proposals masquerading as #MedicareForAll. Don't be fooled! Call your member of Congress at (202) 224-3121 and demand real #SinglePayer reform. #HR676 #MayTheFourth

Having children in the US is simultaneously more expensive and more dangerous than in any other wealthy country. Average cost of childbirth and newborn care: $32,093 for vaginal birth and $51,125 for caesarean. Maternal mortality per 100k births:

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The health policy community remains obsessed with "competition" as a means of reducing prices. They should consider beneficial health financing policies outside their ideological purview. #MedicareForAll bit.ly/2IUSXr4 via Health Affairs

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