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Health Care
Is Liberia Outstripping Louisiana When It Comes to Health Care?
Self-inflicted and expensive: the US's health care problems.
The Economy of an Ecological Society Will Be at the Service of Humanity
We are born with the instinct to have others treated fairly, says Fred Magdoff.
The Role of Nurses Is Critical in the Fight for Health Care
Nurses have a unique potential to fight for better health care.
Eleven Steps for States to Rein in Health Care Costs While Building Toward Single-Payer
The biggest cost drivers are drug prices and the medical billing industrial complex.
Why Medicaid Matters to You
If the elderly can't get care, we're all affected.
Fossil Fuel Subsidies Lead to Massive Health Costs
The fossil fuel subsidies paid to the industry that exploits them is a fraction of their cost to people's health in the rich world.
When High Deductibles Hurt: Even Insured Patients Postpone Care
Just over half of people with health plans from their employers now have a deductible of $1,000 or more.
Keeping the Wealthy Healthy — and Everyone Else Waiting
A veteran journalist tells the story behind what may be the most troubling report yet of “concierge care.”
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Single-Payer Would Be a Good Start, but Real Health Equity Means Tackling Economic Disparities
We need to invest in jobs, education and housing so people at all income levels can lead healthier lives.
Medicaid Survived the Health Care Battle — Now Let’s Give It to Everyone
We should ditch employer-provided insurance. Administrative costs for Medicaid are nearly half of the cost of private sector plans. Yes, half.