Bill of Health

JANUARY 26, 2022

This policy would be particularly significant in states that have expanded Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) , because justice-involved populations largely intersect with those made eligible for Medicaid in expansion states (namely, people who earn less than 138% of the federal poverty level).

Medicaid 293

Medicaid Medicaid COVID-19 Public Health 293

Health Populi

AUGUST 28, 2019

These two surveys are: The Morning Consult’s poll published today finding growing support among Democratic voters for Medicare for All as the centerpiece for health reform in America; and, A recent study from Eligibility.com on “Medicare Myths Explained,” with the tagline, “How much do you know about Medicare?”

Medicare 94

Medicare Medicare ACA Prescription Drug Pricing 94

Health Populi

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

In my 11 years of writing every one of over 2,000 Health Populi posts on this blog, I have never, ever mentioned the “f-word” here. In this case, I feel it’s important to capture the Zeitgeist of the Republican Party’s commitment to cutting down the ACA since President Trump took office in January 2017.

Medicaid 76

Medicaid Medicaid Health Insurance ACA 76

Health Populi

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

Today is 4th November 2019, exactly one year to the day that Americans can express their political will and cast their vote for President of the United States. Health care will be a key issue driving people to their local polling places, so it’s an opportune moment to take the temperature on U.S.

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ACA Health Care Reform Medicare Medicare 52