Monthly Archives

July 2024

“Examining Key Medicare Policies: Insightful Health Care Guide”

TL/DR - The Medicare Rights Center has launched a new Fact Sheet series which delves into significant healthcare policy issues. The series intends to clarify and simplify complex healthcare jargon and concepts and make them accessible to all. It will cover a range of topics including Medicare's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the…

Rising Health Disparities in Wisconsin Women’s Care: Report

TL/DR - The articles present facts and arguments about disparities in women's health care across various U.S. states. Some reports indicate that states with stricter abortion policies have higher maternal death rates and make it harder for women to receive regular OB/GYN care. Other reports point out that Wisconsin has a mixed health care picture…

Texas Women’s Health: Second-Worst Due to Limited Coverage, Abortion Access

TL/DR - Texas has been ranked second to last in terms of women's healthcare due to issues with poor coverage and access to abortion. Maternal deaths were highest in states that impose abortion restrictions. Disparities in women's health and reproductive care have been growing across the U.S., with Arizona ranking in the bottom 10 for health and…