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March 2024

Overcoming Healthcare Challenges for Seniors: A Comprehensive Guide

TL/DR - The article discusses the challenges faced by older patients navigating the complex US healthcare system. The complexity of the system is highlighted through the story of Susanne Gilliam, who spent considerable time and effort coordinating her care after a fall. A Harvard Medical School study shows that Medicare patients spend about three…

RFK Jr’s VP Choice, North End Al Fresco Dining & Steward Health Buyers

TL/DR - Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has chosen Nicole Shanahan, ex-spouse of Google co-founder Sergey Brin, as his vice presidential pick for his third-party White House bid. There is controversy surrounding the proposed sale of the Stewardship Health physician group to OptumCare, as it could negatively impact patient care and potentially devalue the…

Rising Trend: Private Equity Dominates Massachusetts Health Care

TL/DR - Private equity's involvement in healthcare has been under scrutiny from Massachusetts lawmakers, who have held a lengthy public hearing exploring its implications for patient care after a financial crisis at Steward Health Care. Experts testified that private equity ownership has led to increased patient costs, reduced staffing and poorer…

Phoenix Council Evaluates Stricter Camping Ban

TL/DR - Phoenix City Council is considering an amendment to their camping ban as part of efforts to manage homelessness. The National Center for Homelessness Law argues that such homeless criminalization laws have proven ineffective, with a study showing that in 100 cities with no camping ordinances, homelessness increased by an average of 2.2%.…