By George W. Chapman In late April, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued radical changes to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. The
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Perspective: How Deaths from COVID-19 Compare to Deaths from the Flu, Diabetes and Other Diseases
By George W. Chapman Various computer models have attempted to predict U.S. deaths from the coronavirus pandemic. The earliest estimates were upwards of one
COVID-19: NYS Approves $40 Million Emergency Response Package
By George W. Chapman New York state has issued a directive prohibiting any insurer, including Medicaid, from charging a member for any out-of-pocket costs
MD Association Endorses Universal Coverage
By George W. Chapman The American College of Physicians — with about 160,000 members — joins the ranks of physician organizations to endorse some
Impact of Hospital Mergers: Higher Prices, No Significant Quality Improvement
By George W. Chapman The New England Journal of Medicine recently published a study concluding hospital mergers and acquisitions have had little positive impact
Life Expectancy in the U.S Has Peaked
By George W. Chapman Our average life expectancy increased almost nine years from 70 years in 1959 to 78.9 years in 2010. Then it
Lower Drug Costs: What’s Been the Holdup in Congress?
By George W. Chapman Before we overhaul our expensive healthcare system, we have to start with drug prices. So, Congress needs to get this
NYS Lags When it Comes to Vaccines
By George W. Chapman The personal finance website WalletHub tracked 18 key metrics to determine state vaccination rates among children and adults. The states
Minimal Waiting is Among What Consumers Want
By George W. Chapman Several surveys have revealed what consumers are expecting from their healthcare providers. In no particular order, the most common expectations
Medicare for All: 30% Support it, 28% Oppose it
By George W. Chapman With a national election next year, the subject of healthcare dominates debates, news and talk shows. Medicare for All, universal