Biden’s healthcare policies will face heavy opposition from industry lobbyists, Republicans in Congress, and the conservative majority on the Supreme Court.
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Primed for Disaster: How Racial Disparities are Impacting Nursing Home Residents During COVID-19
COVID-19 has hit majority-minority nursing homes the hardest. These racial disparities must be addressed to help nursing home residents through this pandemic.
Empowering Minority Serving Institutions to Increase Diversity in the Medical Community
The COVID-19 response has pivoted attention to another key area of concern facing the scientific community: the lack of diversity in the medical community.
COVID-19 in Vulnerable Communities: Past Public Health Failures Threaten Successful Rollout of Vaccine Candidates
Without action to build trust, relationships and health infrastructure, our nation’s most vulnerable communities will disproportionately suffer from COVID-19.
Buckle Up, America: We’re Going to Feel the Effects of Healthcare Rule Changes and Mandate Repeal
Back in July of 2018, the Trump Administration issued new rules that expanded short-term limited-duration insurance (STLDI) plans and association health plans (AHPs). Congress also reduced the tax penalty of the individual mandate to $0 starting in 2019, and a Federal...
Disability Insurance Skyrockets in the Last Two Decades
The disability insurance fund cannot be allowed to fail, and our government must act to protect our most vulnerable populations.
Death Rates on the Rise for White Women in Rural America
Rural white communities are facing increasing death rates, with white women in particular experiencing a 30% increase in morbidity rates.
Why Is the Budget Deal All Bad for Obamacare?
Obama faces emboldened conservatives, tax cuts, interest-group concessions, and deficit spending. This budget deal might be a win for Obamacare.
How Policy Will Trip Up Outsiders Like Carson and Trump
Policy often plays a negligible role policy plays in elections, with debates and speeches doing little to encourage candidates to detail their proposals.