“Dog-Whistles” That Subvert Healthcare Reform

Summary: Some of the arguments made by opponents of healthcare reform, though false, still hold sway by tapping into racial resentment. This post looks at five such “dog-whistles,” calls out their veiled racist message, and disputes their assertions. “Reform is bad for the economy.” “Reform tramples on states’ rights.” “No need to reform – nothing … Continue reading “Dog-Whistles” That Subvert Healthcare Reform →

As America’s physician demographics shift, so do doctors’ priorities — HENRY KOTULA

Young A.M.A. physician, Nikan Khatibi DO Readers of Fixing U.S. Healthcare blog may be interested in this recent post by a fellow healthcare blogger, Henry Kotula. He writes: https://mailchi.mp/7788648545f0/the-weekly-gist-february-25-2022?e=d1e747d2d8 A recent New Yorker article details the history of the American Medical Association’s (AMA) opposition to single-payer healthcare, and the grassroots movement that nearly changed its position in … Continue reading As America’s physician demographics shift, so do doctors’ priorities — HENRY KOTULA →

More States Are Proposing Single-Payer Health Care. Why Aren’t They Succeeding? — HENRY KOTULA

The Democratic presidential primary might feel like a lifetime ago, but one important storyline in that race was health care — specifically single-payer health care, or the policy that the government should offer universal health insurance to everyone in the country. The nomination of now-President Biden, who opposed single-payer health care during the primary, has put single-payer health […]More … Continue reading More States Are Proposing Single-Payer Health Care. Why Aren’t They Succeeding? — HENRY KOTULA →

Can the F.T.C. Spur Healthcare Reform?

“Follow the money,” was the advice of Deep Throat to the Watergate journalists. But now, new Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan says that’s not enough when analyzing monopolies in both healthcare and rest of the economy. Follow the algorithms and follow the power, too, not just the money. We all know how monopolies harm … Continue reading Can the F.T.C. Spur Healthcare Reform? →

The Next Pandemic and Healthcare Reform

The SARS coronavirus 2 pandemic may be the first truly global contagion in a century. But it won’t be the last. So, the United States – and partners around the world – would do well to anticipate the next one(s). What is involved? And what does this have to do with system-wide American healthcare reform? … Continue reading The Next Pandemic and Healthcare Reform →