What the Health? From KFF Health News The Supreme Court and the Abortion Pill
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Mar 28, 2024 The podcast discusses the Supreme Court case impacting access to the abortion pill, healthcare issues in the election, challenges of healthcare legislative fixes, controversies surrounding birth control, complexities of air ambulance charges, navigating Medicare coverage, and dangers of lithium batteries in research.
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RSC Budget Revives Longstanding GOP Health Goals
- The Republican Study Committee budget proposes sweeping health changes: Medicaid block grants, ACA repeal steps, raising retirement age, and premium support for Medicare.
- Democrats are using this blueprint to warn voters Republicans would target Medicare, Medicaid, and the ACA.
Decriminalization Needs Funding And Time
- Oregon's drug decriminalization failed largely because treatment infrastructure and funding were insufficient.
- Portugal's long-term model shows decriminalization needs sustained resources and universal health coverage to succeed.
Surprise Billing Fix May Raise Overall Costs
- The arbitration process for surprise medical bills initially paid much more than Medicare rates and may raise premiums.
- Lawmakers' compromise to protect patients could unintentionally increase overall health spending.