OP/notes – Policy Prescriptions

Disease Doesn’t Discriminate. America Does. Why COVID-19 is Killing Black People.

Posted onApril 27, 2020April 29, 2020AuthorGuest Authors

With the pandemic throwing the differential experience of Black people in terms of health and health care into sharp relief, the issue may achieve the critical mass of attention necessary to investigate and address some of the deep-seated disparities in a meaningful way. Continue Reading …

“The arc of the health care universe is long, but it bends toward universal health coverage”

Posted onJanuary 3, 2019November 2, 2019AuthorCedric Dark, MD, MPH, FACEP

We need universal coverage that is portable. We need universal coverage that is comprehensive. We need universal coverage that ensures equal access to care. Most importantly, we need you! Continue Reading …

This Is Our Lane

Posted onNovember 13, 2018November 13, 2018AuthorCedric Dark, MD, MPH, FACEP

Medicaid: The Winner of Election 2018

Posted onNovember 7, 2018November 7, 2018AuthorCedric Dark, MD, MPH, FACEP

Last night was an amazing night in American politics, especially when it comes to health care. With the Democrats taking the House of Representatives and the Senate remaining in the hands of Republicans, Congress will be divided during its 2019-2020 Continue Reading …

Medicaid Work Requirements

Posted onAugust 16, 2018August 16, 2018AuthorSeth Trueger, MD, MPH

I am a practicing emergency physician, and I have taken care of patients in a number of contexts — private (for profit and nonprofit), public, and VA emergency departments. Additionally, I completed a fellowship in health policy which included working Continue Reading …