Health Justice Monitor

The end of “non-profit” health systems

This post originally appeared in the Health Justice Monitor. The Financialization of “Non-Profit” Health Systems Health Systems With Largest Private Equity Investments. Modern Healthcare May 3...

U.S. health system implosion/Tipping point

This post was originally published on the Health Justice Monitor. U.S. longevity down to 78.5 years, other nations 81-84. U.S. pervasive race disparities in private insurance and health. U.S. health...

It’s time Medicare covered dental care

This piece was first published in the Health Justice Monitor. Medicare and Dental Coverage KFF July 28, 2021 By Meredith Freed et al. Key Findings: Nearly half of Medicare beneficiaries (47%), or 24...

How should we pay physicians?

There is not, and there will never be, a perfect system for paying health care providers. Capitated payments, which are upfront, regardless of the number and cost of services physicians deliver...