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A California state law focuses on what it means to safely discharge a patient experiencing homelessness. The Health Policy Journal Club evaluates this clear example of the link between policy and medicine. Article👉 bit.ly/4fYxngC @PolicyRX @VidyaEswaran @RachelSolnickMD

Thanks to Democrats in Congress and Kamala’s tie-breaking vote, we passed the Inflation Reduction Act, beat Big Pharma, and delivered for Americans. And, our new cap on out-of-pocket spending has saved seniors on Medicare nearly $1 billion in drug costs in just 6 months.

✍️ In our eagerness to be mindful of addiction, are we ignoring the pain control benefits that can be realized via parenteral use of opioids? Check out the new article from the HPJC 👉 bit.ly/4h78aCj @vidyaeswaran @RachelSolnickMD @PolicyRx @RealCedricDark

New Census data — out today — show Texas has the nation's worst uninsured rate for kids & adults. People in nearby states like Arizona, New Mexico & Oklahoma are much more likely to have health insurance. (Those states passed Medicaid expansion!) #txlege covertexasnow.org/posts/2024/9/1…

Maine lawmakers adopt some gun-control measures after 2023 mass killing “It took it happening right in front of my eyes for it to become a priority” -- Joe Anderson (physician at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston) wapo.st/4aZ14Ml

Did you hear the news? @Surgeon_General and DFA Founder, Vivek Murthy, MD, MBA, will speak at the 2024 National Leadership Conference. #DFA24 The agenda and registration are available here: bit.ly/NLC_2024

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Watch the SENATE HELP committee take on greed in health care with one of our own, Dr. @ellanastinson testifying about her experiences as a physician and finance expert. Starts at 11ET help.senate.gov/hearings/when-…

The #ACA IS a big deal! It has driven steep declines in the uninsured. Let’s keep this going: Close the Medicaid coverage gap and make enhanced premium savings in the marketplaces permanent to deliver affordable health coverage to more people.#SOTU2024 #CBPPSOTU

Under Medicaid expansion, an estimated 1.4 million uninsured low-wage Texans would become eligible for Medicaid health insurance. Register for our Medicaid Expansion Advocacy Training In-Person - bit.ly/DFA_TX_IP Virtual - bit.ly/DFA_TX_V

122,000 parents in South Carolina would benefit from Medicaid Expansion. Quality healthcare supports families ✅

ICYMI: STATEMENT RELEASE: Doctors for America’s FDA Task Force Urges the Biden Administration to No Longer Delay a Ban on Menthol Cigarettes doctorsforamerica.org/statement-rele…

Come together for a common cause, especially vital for our rural areas. This week, support closing the health care coverage gap with our Week of Action. Stand up for rural health care access. Join by registering for action alerts: votervoice.net/CoverAlabama/R….

The Heritage Foundation's Project 2025 Mandate for Leadership proposes to repeal government negotiation of drug prices in Medicare, created by Democrats and President Biden under the Inflation Reduction Act. project2025.org/policy/

Mississippi's Republican-led House passes Medicaid expansion bill wjtv.com/news/politics/…

What's behind ACA Marketplace enrollment nearly doubling in the last few years? We @KFF take a look at the data: kff.org/policy-watch/a… @KrutikaAmin @JaredOrtaliza @larry_levitt

US sets enrollment record for Obamacare plans reuters.com/world/us/over-…

Trump says he will never stop trying to repeal Obamacare. California would feel the biggest impact latimes.com/politics/story…

"The ONLY way our healthcare system is going to change is if physicians get comfortable being advocates and go out and be effective advocates." Help us improve our healthcare system by supporting our cause: secure.actblue.com/donate/yec2023

How schools in Israel keep students safe and prevent mass shootings cbsnews.com/news/how-schoo…