Morning Briefing
Summaries of health policy coverage from major news organizations
Viewpoints: Dismantling Of The ACA Is Costing All Americans; US Political Map Is Also A Map Of Mortality
Bloomberg: A Weaker ACA Will Cost All Americans In 2027
As millions of Americans begin signing up for Affordable Care Act coverage this week, many will find they are in for another painful year of price hikes and, in many states, fewer choices. What’s more, new policies are set to push more people to go without insurance. That should concern all Americans — even those with employer-sponsored plans. (Lisa Jarvis, 11/2)
Stat: What The 2024 Electoral Map Reveals About America's Mortality Divide
Mortality rates are nearly 20% higher in Trump-voting states and the health gap has widened. Chronic disease, unequal access to health care cited as causes. (Brandon Yan, Maddie Feldmeier, and Renee Y. Hsia, 11/3)
Roll Call: Rural Communities Are Asking For Help. Congress Has A Bipartisan Answer.
When the National Association of Rural Health Clinics, the California Cattlemen’s Association, and the cities of Sonoma, Clearlake, Woodland, and St. Helena endorsed our “Revitalize Rural America Act,” they sent a clear message: Rural communities need practical solutions, and meeting these challenges requires bipartisan cooperation. (Republican Rep. James Gallagher and Democratic Rep. Mike Thompson, 11/2)
Stat: An Ophthalmologist Grapples With The Life-Changing Trauma He Witnessed
Last fall I attended a meditation retreat in the Santa Cruz Mountains. I had hoped for a respite from a busy ophthalmology practice in Portland, Ore. Instead, I returned to the most difficult challenges I have faced in practice. (Robert M. Kinast, 11/3)
