Tag: #medicare4all

Has the Pandemic Become Endemic?

by jerseyshorejohn

by John J. Dalton, FHFMA, Editor, The Three Minute ReadTM The short answer – not quite yet! The word “endemic” comes from the Greek endēmos, which means “in population.” An endemic virus is relatively constant in a population with largely predictable patterns, with the seasonal flu perhaps the best example.  It’s likely that Covid-19 ultimately … Continue reading Has the Pandemic Become Endemic?

Universal Healthcare – The Challenge Ahead

by edeichhorn

The Congress has set the stage for real universal healthcare legislation by including important improvements to the Affordable Care Act (ACA) as a part of the American Relief Plan. The new law extends Obamacare subsidies to higher income level Americans. For example, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) has estimated that a 64-year-old American earning $58,000 … Continue reading Universal Healthcare – The Challenge Ahead