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Twelve Years Later, Surviving Cancer, and Attacks on the Affordable Care Act

If insurance companies ever get the opportunity to pick and choose their clients, cancer survivors with a history of both chemo and radiation will surely be last on their list.

Laura Packard ·


Our For-Profit Health System Is Not Worth Defending

Even for those who have good insurance like I do, does anyone really like their plan?

Abdallah Fayyad ·


As Biden Continues Privatization Ploy, Sanders Vows to Reintroduce Medicare for All

"In the midst of the current set of horrors—war, oligarchy, pandemics, inflation, climate change, etc.—we must continue the fight to establish healthcare as a human right, not a privilege."

Jake Johnson ·


Report Rings Alarm Over Private Equity's Grip on Home Health, Hospice Industries

"Profit incentives continue to jeopardize quality of care for patients and quality of life for employees," a new analysis warns.

Jake Johnson ·


'Worse Than Texas': Extreme Anti-Choice Bills Advance in Multiple States

"These attacks on our rights are coordinated and connected," noted Planned Parenthood Action.

Brett Wilkins ·


As Covid Cases Surge in China and Europe, US Defunds Pandemic Response

"It is simply inexcusable that we may be right back where we were two years ago due to lack of funding for the basics: tests, vaccines, treatment, and data," said one public health expert.

Julia Conley ·


Global Nurses Union Says 'Heinous' Russian Attacks on Hospitals Amount to War Crimes

Global Nurses United called on Russia to "choose an immediate ceasefire, ensure the safe passage of those displaced by the fighting, engage in diplomacy in good faith, and withdraw its forces from Ukraine."

Jake Johnson ·


Long-Banned Private Hospitals in Ontario Could Soon Return

Christine Elliott’s recent reference to "private hospitals" was brief, but for veterans of health care battles, it stood out like a bleeding appendage.

Linda McQuaig ·


'Can't Fool Us': 250+ Groups Reject Biden Rebrand of Trump's Medicare Privatization Ploy

"Tweaks aren't good enough—President Biden and Secretary Becerra must end this dangerous experiment immediately," said one progressive healthcare advocate.

Jake Johnson ·


ACLU Files Suit Over Texas Investigation Into Parents of Trans Child

"No family should have to fear being torn apart because they are supporting their trans child," said one advocate.

Julia Conley ·

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