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West Virginia Chapter of Physicians for a National Health Program

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A Broken System

Welcome to "A Broken System," a collection of examples that vividly illustrate the glaring shortcomings of our current healthcare system in the United States. These examples are not just statistics or theoretical discussions; they are real issues that real people are grappling with in America's healthcare system every day and structural issues causing them. They highlight the urgency and necessity of implementing a national health program, a solution for which PNHP.org passionately advocates.

Go to Kaiser Family Foundation's Bill of the Month for individual stories of what Americans are encountering when dealing with our health system.

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What You Don't Know About Coming Changes To Drug Prices

Aug 222 min

What You Don't Know About Coming Changes To Drug Prices

Three drug price changes are coming. Here's what you should know.

California Bill Would Require State Review of Private Equity Deals in Health Care

Aug 131 min

California Bill Would Require State Review of Private Equity Deals in Health Care

Private equity deals in healthcare are under increased scrutiny. They often higher prices, lower-quality care, and reduced access to care

Hospital price transparency still isn't working

Jul 121 min

Hospital price transparency still isn't working

In a healthy market the seller tells the buyer the price. The buyer can pay it or shop around for a better one. Patients are not 'buyers'.

Shrinking drug coverage puts Americans in a medical (and monetary) bind

Jul 11 min

Shrinking drug coverage puts Americans in a medical (and monetary) bind

Health insurers are covering fewer drugs, putting more restrictions on their drug coverage, but still raising costs for consumers

Medical debt is unheard of in other wealthy countries

Jun 301 min

Medical debt is unheard of in other wealthy countries

According to an analysis of consumer credit reports from 2009 to 2020, roughly 1 in 6 people in the U.S. — an estimated 17.8% — have...

No Surprises, Please

Jun 271 min

No Surprises, Please

Beware the out-of-network game.

The Opaque Industry Secretly Inflating Prices for Prescription Drugs

Jun 211 min

The Opaque Industry Secretly Inflating Prices for Prescription Drugs

How Pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) are driving up drug costs for millions of people, employers and the government.

Private Equity - Taking Over Health Care

Jun 61 min

Private Equity - Taking Over Health Care

This video explains the private equity business model and why is harming patients

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