Privatized health care

He then took a shot at Trump's handling of the coronavirus, saying "10 million people lost therapist insurance," and Trump "wants to take away 11 million more people who have it under ObamaCare and over 110 million people with preexisting conditions" if he repeals the ACA. … [Read more...] about Biden pitches ‘BidenCare’ as he spars with Trump on health care at debate

The "Promises Kept" section of Trump's campaign website, meanwhile, includes repealing ObamaCare's individual health care-coverage mandate, signing a six-year extension of the Children's Health Insurance Program to fund care for nine million children, combatting the opioid crisis and approving the largest number of generic drugs in history. … [Read more...] about RNC spends $9M for final battleground TV ads on health care

One model payers should look at is the Medicare Comprehensive Primary Care Project which seeks to improve the quality, access, and efficiency of primary care. That public-private partnership, involving 52 payers in 18 regions, provides a quarterly payment for every patient under a physician’s care. The private health plans involved have seen improved financial results for themselves and their primary care physicians. The program is also popular with physicians who work with private insurers. … [Read more...] about Save America’s independent family doctors

A dramatic fall in oil royalties being paid to the state government as the price of crude crashed left it struggling to pay salaries and equipment. The governor announced a state of emergency at the end of last year as hospitals ran out of funds and were forced to close some units. … [Read more...] about Brazil Health Service Cracking Under Strain of Microcephaly

A working thermometer to monitor fever, which is considered to be 100 degrees Fahrenheit (37.7 degrees Celsius), and a method to clean it, such as Isopropyl alcohol Fever-reducing medications, such as acetaminophen A box of rubber or latex disposable gloves and face masks. A 60- or 90-day supply of necessary prescription medicines Regular soap and 70% alcohol-based hand sanitizer (antibacterial soap isn't necessary if you wash properly, and that way you won't contribute to the world's growing antibiotic-resistant superbugs) Tissues to cover sneezes and coughs. But there's really no need to hoard toilet paper -- this is a respiratory disease. Regular cleaning supplies, kitchen cleaning gloves and trash can liners Disinfectant cleaning supplies -- the CDC suggests picking from a list that meets the virus-fighting standards of the US Environmental Protection Agency, but says you can also make your own version by using 1/3 cup unexpired bleach per gallon of water or 4 teaspoons bleach … [Read more...] about What you should do if you or a loved one tests positive for Covid-19