edwardspeter+FollowShady Insurance for NY Home Health Aides?Get this: NY’s home health aides are about to get new insurance, but the company running it—Leading Edge—has a wild history of dodging payments and leaving patients with huge bills. Lawsuits show they’ve even backdated letters and reworked paperwork to avoid paying up. Now, hundreds of thousands of low-wage workers could be stuck with bare-bones coverage from a company that’s been called out for these tactics. Anyone else worried about who’s really got their back? #HealthCare #InsuranceScandal #NYNews #HomeHealthAides #PatientRights #Health00Share
Kathryn Sutton+FollowAnyone else scared of medical bills?Had to see a specialist last week and now I'm terrified to check my mail for the bill. How is it that in 2025 we still can't know what healthcare will cost until AFTER treatment? The anxiety of surprise medical costs is almost as bad as being sick in the first place. #HealthcareReform #MedicalDebt #BrokenSystem #Healthcare #Health #BodyHealth140Share
Douglas Robinson+FollowMedicaid Cuts Could Hit Harder Than You ThinkCongress is eyeing major Medicaid cuts, and it’s not just numbers on a page—real families and doctors could feel the pain. Black and Latino doctors, who already see more Medicaid patients, are sounding the alarm: these cuts could mean less care for communities that need it most. Fewer clinics, longer ER waits, and more uninsured kids? That’s the ripple effect. It’s not just health insurance—it’s a lifeline for millions, especially people of color. Wild how one policy move can shake up so many lives! #Medicaid #Healthcare #HealthEquity #CommunityCare #PolicyImpact #Health173Share
Heidi Nelson+FollowMedical violation that needs reportingNeed urgent advice! My friend just told me her male gynecologist took photos of her genitals with his personal cell phone during an exam. No consent, no explanation, no medical equipment - just his phone. This is absolutely NOT normal medical practice and likely illegal. If you've experienced something similar, what steps did you take? She needs to report this ASAP. #PatientRights #MedicalEthics #Healthcare #PatientSafety #Health7932Share
nathan87+FollowZero Copays = Healthier Outcomes?Did you know ditching prescription copays actually helps people stick to their meds—especially for diabetes, high blood pressure, and cholesterol? New research found that when Medicare Advantage plans for low-income folks eliminated copays, medication adherence shot up. Turns out, making meds affordable doesn’t just keep people healthier, it can save money by preventing hospital visits. With medical debt rising and drug price reforms under threat, it’s wild that cutting costs for patients is still up for debate! #Healthcare #Medicare #DrugPrices #HealthPolicy #AffordableCare #Health80Share
opowell+FollowOur Healthcare System is Broken... Here's Why 🏥America's healthcare spending reveals concerning patterns when compared internationally: 1. While Medicaid expansion has been adopted by 41 states, covering over 20 million people, Congress is now considering cutting up to $880 billion from federal Medicaid spending over the next decade. 2. Medicaid expansion has proven critical for healthcare access - nearly 4 in 10 women of reproductive age and over 6 in 10 adults aged 50-64 on Medicaid receive coverage through expansion. 3. Rural hospitals are particularly vulnerable - 44% had negative operating margins in 2023, with closures (62) far outpacing openings (10) from 2017-2024. 4. One-third of Medicaid expansion enrollees have chronic physical health conditions and a quarter have behavioral health conditions, showing the program's importance for managing serious health needs. 5. States that expanded Medicaid show better hospital finances and higher healthcare spending per enrollee, demonstrating expansion's economic benefits for healthcare systems and patients alike. Cutting these vital programs threatens coverage for millions and could devastate rural healthcare infrastructure across America. Why pour trillions into a system that leaves millions behind? 🏥 #healthcare #medicaidexpansion #ruralhospitals #healthcarecosts #medicaid #medicarecuts #healthpolicy 112Share
opowell+Follow"Wait, We Spend HOW MUCH on Healthcare?!" The Truth RevealedAmerican healthcare costs are skyrocketing, and the data paints a concerning picture when compared globally: 1. Rural hospitals face significant financial challenges, with 44% reporting negative operating margins in 2023, despite special payment designations supporting 96% of them. 2. Medicare covers a larger share of hospital discharges in rural vs. urban areas (53% vs. 45%), while Medicaid finances nearly half (47%) of all rural births. 3. The financial health of rural hospitals is particularly concerning as Congress considers reducing federal Medicaid spending by up to $880 billion over the next decade. 4. States that adopted ACA Medicaid expansion show improved hospital finances - only 41% of rural hospitals in expansion states had negative margins compared to 50% in non-expansion states. 5. From 2017-2024, rural America lost a net 52 hospitals, with closures (62) far outpacing openings (10), threatening both healthcare access and local economies. The sustainability of our healthcare system demands urgent attention as policymakers weigh difficult budget decisions. #healthcare #ruralhospitals #medicaid #medicareexpansion #healthpolicy #healthcareaccess #medicaidcuts30Share
edwardspeter+FollowDo Pediatric Care Coordinators Really Help?Turns out, having a pediatric emergency care coordinator (PECC) in the ER isn’t a magic fix for better care. A huge study found that while PECCs sometimes help—like reducing unnecessary head CTs in some hospitals—their impact on quality care for kids is all over the place. In some hospitals, they make a difference; in others, not so much. Looks like we still don’t have a clear answer on whether every ER needs one! #Healthcare #Pediatrics #EmergencyCare #HospitalNews #MedicalResearch #Health60Share
jporter+FollowEDs Missing the Mark on Social NeedsWild stat: Less than 1 in 3 ERs actually screen for things like housing or food insecurity—even though these issues are super common for patients. Most emergency rooms are good at checking for substance use or mental health, but when it comes to basic needs like a safe place to sleep? Not so much. It’s a huge gap, especially since so many people rely on the ER for care. Are we really helping if we miss the bigger picture? #Healthcare #SocialDeterminants #EmergencyRoom #HealthEquity #PublicHealth #Health41Share
Douglas Robinson+FollowBlue Light Out, Better Moods In?Turns out, swapping out blue light in psychiatric wards might be a game-changer! A Norwegian hospital tested blue-blocked lighting and found patients were less aggressive and showed more improvement—without any extra meds or staff. The lighting can even be tailored for each patient. It’s wild how something as simple as the right lighting could help people heal faster. Are we about to see mood lighting become standard in hospitals? #MentalHealth #LightingMatters #Innovation #Healthcare #ScienceNews #Health60Share
