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South Korea Initiates Legal Action Against Striking Doctors

South Korea's health minister announced plans to inspect hospitals and take legal action against trainee doctors who have continued their walkout over government plans to increase medical school admissions, despite warnings of penalties including suspension of medical licenses and fines. The government aims to suspend the medical licenses of around 7,000 protesting doctors. The protesting doctors argue that the government should address pay and working conditions before increasing the number of physicians, while the government insists that the plan to boost medical school admissions is necessary in a rapidly aging society with a low doctor-to-patient ratio. The standoff has led to concerns among patients and strained medical services, with little sign of resolution as both sides remain firm in their positions.

via Reuters.com|

#doctors #government #healthcare-politics

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"Pressure Mounts on Red States to Expand Medicaid Coverage Despite Opposition"

Republican-dominated states in the South, including Georgia, are facing increasing pressure to expand Medicaid despite initial resistance. North Carolina's successful expansion has prompted GOP power brokers in Mississippi, Alabama, and Georgia to consider following suit. Georgia lawmakers are exploring alternative models, such as using Medicaid expansion dollars to fund private insurance plans, but Governor Brian Kemp remains skeptical and has only implemented a limited expansion with a work requirement. Despite leaving billions of federal dollars on the table and concerns about economic competitiveness, the future of Medicaid expansion in Georgia remains uncertain.

via NPR|

#affordable-care-act #georgia #healthcare-coverage

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"Senate Grills Pharma CEOs Over High Drug Prices Amid Biden's Cost-Cutting Efforts"

Senators, led by Bernie Sanders, grilled CEOs from Bristol Myers Squibb, Merck, and Johnson & Johnson about the significantly higher drug prices in the U.S. compared to other countries. The executives defended the pricing disparities, citing faster access to new drugs in the U.S. and blaming middlemen for taking a large share of list prices. However, the committee highlighted instances of patients struggling to afford treatments, and a report revealed that the companies spend more on executive compensation and stock buybacks than on research and development.

via NPR|

#bernie-sanders #drug-prices #healthcare-costs

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Connecticut Governor Announces Historic Plan to Erase Medical Debt for Eligible Residents

Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont announced the cancellation of $1 billion in medical debt for around 250,000 eligible residents using funds from the American Rescue Plan Act. The program, effective from Feb. 1, 2024, targets residents with household incomes up to 400% of the federal poverty line or medical debt amounting to 5% or more of their annual income. Eligible residents will have their medical debts automatically cleared by a contracted nonprofit organization, with notifications expected to be sent out by the end of 2024.

via WTNH.com|

#american-rescue-plan-act #connecticut #healthcare

healthcare-politics2 years ago•4 min saved

"Record Obamacare Enrollment Surges Despite Repeal Vows"

More than 21 million people have enrolled in health plans through the Affordable Care Act's marketplaces, marking a record level of enrollment. This surge comes as former President Trump vows to repeal the program if elected. The Biden administration's expansion of subsidies has contributed to the increase in sign-ups, with enrollment reflecting an 80% surge since President Biden took office. Despite Trump's continued attacks on the program, polling shows growing favorability towards the Affordable Care Act, and Democratic politicians are trusted more than Republicans to handle its future. Additionally, Medicaid expansion has played a significant role in the program's popularity, with millions of low-income Americans gaining coverage through government health programs.

via The Washington Post|

#affordable-care-act #biden-administration #healthcare-politics