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Dana David

Did You Know About 'Facility Fees'?

Just found out you can get hit with a 'facility fee'—even for a quick clinic visit or a telehealth call! My friend's kid had a 15-min checkup, and the bill included a $423 'outpatient hospital services' charge just because the clinic is hospital-affiliated. No extra care, just a sneaky fee. Turns out, hospitals can tack these on at clinics they own, and you might not even notice unless you read the fine print. Wild, right? There’s a push to ban this in Minnesota—about time! #HealthcareCosts #FacilityFee #MedicalBills #Minnesota #HealthCareReform #Health

Rebecca Cowan

Jordan’s Health System Needs a Makeover

Did you know nearly 1 in 4 dinars spent on health in Jordan comes straight from people’s pockets? That’s a huge strain on families, especially the most vulnerable. Nisreen Qatamish from the King Hussein Cancer Foundation says it’s time to ditch the old, patchwork funding and move to a social health insurance model that actually protects everyone—before a crisis hits. Cancer care is leading the way with a new insurance program, but the whole system needs this kind of upgrade! #HealthcareReform #Jordan #HealthEquity #SocialInsurance #CancerCare #Health

Mary Jones

Why is my mental health so expensive?

Just calculated that I'd need to skip 14 lattes a month to afford weekly therapy sessions. When did taking care of our minds become such a luxury? Everyone deserves access to mental health support without choosing between therapy and groceries. The system is broken. #mentalhealth #therapycosts #healthcarereform #affordabletherapy #Health #BodyHealth

Faith Torres

Healthcare Burnout Crisis: What’s the fix?

Anyone else concerned about healthcare workers pulling 80-hour weeks? The burnout is real—and dangerous. Studies show exhausted doctors make more errors while their own mental health suffers. Some promising signs exist: hospitals experimenting with flexible scheduling, team-based approaches, and tech solutions reducing paperwork burdens. For sustainable healthcare, we need to prioritize the wellbeing of those who heal us. What do you think could help? #HealthcareReform #BurnoutPrevention #WorkLifeBalance #MedicalWellbeing #Health #Wellness

jporter

Why Isn’t Healthcare Free Yet?

Can you believe the US spends double on healthcare compared to other countries, but still ranks 37th in quality? Over 40 million people here have no insurance, and thousands die each year because of it. There’s a push for a Medicare for All plan—no more for-profit insurance, just one card for all your medical needs, no copays, no deductibles. Imagine healthcare that’s simple, fair, and actually covers everyone. Why are we still waiting? #MedicareForAll #HealthcareReform #UniversalHealthcare #HealthJustice #Health

Mark Vazquez

Doctors! Stop giving antibiotics for viruses!

Every week I see patients with viral symptoms who got antibiotics elsewhere without even testing for flu/COVID. Surprise - they're not better after days of treatment! 🤦‍♂️ Let's make a pact: No more antibiotics for viral infections. Period. Our patients deserve better. #AntibioticStewardship #MedTwitter #HealthcareReform #Health #BodyHealth

Danielle Ramos

our health insurance system is a nightmare

I'm SO DONE with these insane premiums for coverage that STILL leaves me broke after seeing a doctor! Why are we the ONLY developed nation putting up with this garbage?! Call your representatives, join advocacy groups, and VOTE for candidates who'll fight for universal healthcare. The system won't fix itself while insurance execs get rich off our suffering! #HealthcareReform #MedicalDebt #BrokenSystem #EnoughIsEnough #Health #BodyHealth

Ashley Johnson

How Value-Based Care Is Shaking Up Healthcare

Ever wondered how healthcare could actually reward better patient outcomes instead of just more appointments? Don Calcagno spills the tea on how value-based care is flipping the script—think docs getting incentives for closing care gaps like high blood pressure or diabetes. The real challenge? Getting the right data and funding upfront, especially for small practices. But with new tech and smarter payment models, Advocate Health is making it work. The future? Smarter, more connected care that actually puts patients first. #HealthcareReform #ValueBasedCare #HealthInnovation #PatientOutcomes #Health

Terry Brown

Hospitals Shutting Down—2,600 Jobs Gone!

Can you believe two major Pennsylvania hospitals are closing because their parent company went bankrupt? Over 2,600 people are suddenly out of work, and patients are being rushed to other facilities. The company’s been called out for greed and mismanagement, and honestly, it’s wild how profit-driven healthcare can just vanish overnight, leaving entire communities stranded. This is what happens when healthcare is treated like a business instead of a basic right. Total chaos! #HealthcareCrisis #HospitalClosures #USNews #JobLoss #HealthcareReform #Health

Vanessa Wilson

Are We Paying for Health or Debt?

Honestly, I'm so sick of this broken system. Like, why are so many of us choosing between rent and medical bills? It's insane! How did we even get here? I swear, if one more person tells me to just budget better, I'm gonna lose it. It's not a budgeting issue, it's a damn systemic failure. Why do we even have health insurance if it bankrupts us for getting sick? Can we just have healthcare without the crippling debt? Talking to my friends, it feels like we're all stuck in the same nightmare, and I'm over it. #EndMedicalBankruptcy #HealthcareReform #EnoughIsEnough

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