Senate approves shutdown deal as Democrats balk at lack of healthcare relief

WASHINGTON — The Senate gave final approval Monday night to a deal that could end the longest government shutdown in…
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#OilAndGas #ClimateDamage #AirPollution #HealthcareCost #ClimateEmergency #SurreyBC #BritishColumbia #Alberta #CAPP #FossilFuel industry is costing #Canada $billions and kills thousands of Canadians every year!

My Opinion: The "Perfect Storm" in Healthcare

A "Perfect Storm" in the American healthcare system is developing, driven by mounting structural failures and stupid political decisions. The core issues include severe physician shortages, government cutbacks on Medicare and preventative services, looming loss of ACA marketplace subsidies, and major reductions in public health and child nutrition programs, all combining to reduce access, quality of care, and affordability of care on a State and national level.

#healthcare #ACA #politics #healthcarecost #vaccines #snap #medicaid #medicare
https://neurodoctor.com/2025/09/25/the-perfect-storm-in-healthcare/

Delaware Faces Another Health Care Cost Surge

Delaware’ residents are bracing for another spike in health care costs next year, with projections showing an 8.5% increase in spending on hospitals, pharmaceuticals, and medical care for 2026. That’s bad news for Delawareans already shelling out over $10,500 a year—far beyond the pace of inflation.

#healhtcare #health #healthcarecollapse #healthcarecost
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https://neurodoctor.com/2025/08/29/another-spike-in-health-care-costs/

Another Spike in Health Care Costs

Delaware Faces Another Health Care Cost Surge Delaware’ residents are bracing for another spike in health care costs next year, with projections showing an 8.5% increase in spending on hospitals, p…

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I have a shocking solution! 😲

In Order to Prevent Death by Heat Exhaustion Provide a tiny home, or clean and safe non-slum apartment for each person without one. 🤨

#ClimateEmergency #Poverty #Taxes #FuneralPricesAreHighAndYouPayEachOne
#HealthcareCost

https://www.ctvnews.ca/ottawa/article/heat-wave-puts-ottawas-homeless-population-at-risk-shelters-and-volunteers-step-up/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub

Heat wave puts Ottawa’s homeless population at risk, shelters and volunteers step up

Ottawa’s ongoing heat wave is creating challenges for the city’s homeless population struggling to find relief from the extreme conditions.

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Plasma Exchange for Autoimmune Diseases: Procedure & Pricing

Learn about the plasma exchange (PLEX) procedure for autoimmune diseases. Understand how it works, what to expect, and its potential benefits. Find comprehensive information here.

A Toddler Got a Nasal Swab Test but Left Before Seeing a Doctor. The Bill was $445 #Healthcare #MedicalDebt #HealthcareCost

This article by Bram Sable-Smith first appeared in KFF Health News @kffhealthnews

https://cobbcountycourier.com/2024/11/a-toddler-got-a-nasal-swab-test-but-left-before-seeing-a-doctor-the-bill-was-445/

A Toddler Got a Nasal Swab Test but Left Before Seeing a Doctor. The Bill was $445.

This article by Bram Sable-Smith first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission.

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Wonder if the politics on the ridiculously high cost of GLP-1’s will spill over to other expensive pharmaceuticals?

https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/glp-1s/sanders-weight-loss-drug-could-bankrupt-healthcare-system.html

Here’s a good summer read on Big Pharma by John Abramson, a family doctor turned health economics expert

https://www.amazon.com/Sickening-Pharma-American-Health-Repair/dp/B09R9FNJR9
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Sanders: Weight loss drugs could bankrupt healthcare system

4th Circuit #Federal #Appellette #CourtCase in #Virginia Rules #Gender Affirming #HealthCare Cannot Be Excluded From #StateHealthCare Plans.

#NorthCarolina & #WestVirginia state #Gov officials argued #medical policies were based on #HealthCareCost $ but U.S.Court of Appeals found plans “obviously discriminatory" vs #trans patients suffering #GenderDysphoria

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Court says state health-care plans can’t exclude gender-affirming surgery

It was the second ruling this month in favor of trans advocates from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit.

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