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Bombshell Louisiana Report Led To Republican Senator Rejecting Youth Trans Ban

Erin In The Morning • 6446 implied HN points • 26 May 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Legislation Transgender rights Bipartisan Politics Healthcare Political Activism
  1. A Republican Senator in Louisiana rejected a ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth after a report showed the care is safe and effective.
  2. Louisiana became a vital refuge for transgender youth seeking care due to defeating the ban, offering a source for medical needs in neighboring states.
  3. Contrasting reports in Louisiana and Florida on gender-affirming care reflect differing approaches and outcomes, impacting the legislative decisions.

Insurers and Private Equity Look to Join Forces to Further Consolidate Control of Americans' Access to Health Care

HEALTH CARE un-covered • 759 implied HN points • 19 Jun 24
🏥 Health Politics Healthcare system Insurance Private Equity Regulation Bipartisan Politics
  1. Insurance companies and private equity firms are teaming up to gain more control over healthcare access for Americans. This partnership can lead to less competition and more power in deciding patient care.
  2. The trend of private equity buying up medical practices is rising, and this shift could make it harder for independent doctors to operate. Insurance companies are noticing this and are looking to profit from these partnerships.
  3. As more people enroll in Medicare Advantage plans, insurers like CVS/Aetna are pushing to own key healthcare services. This could steer patient referrals to their own facilities, limiting choices for patients.

Strange bedfellows agree: PBM pricing reform cannot stop at Medicare, Medicaid

HEALTH CARE un-covered • 679 implied HN points • 24 Jan 24
🏥 Health Politics Healthcare Reform Pharmacy Benefits Bipartisan Politics Insurance Market
  1. Pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) make a lot of money, often taking nearly half of all spending on drugs for Medicare and Medicaid. This needs to change so that more money goes directly to patients and their care.
  2. There is growing bipartisan support for reforming PBMs, but it’s important that these changes don’t only apply to Medicare and Medicaid. They should also include employer-based insurance plans, as many Americans still rely on them.
  3. Reforming PBMs could lower drug costs for both companies and their employees. It's a move that could save money for everyone and cut out unnecessary profits made by these middlemen.

TikTok Ban - Is Congress For Real?

ChinaTalk • 340 implied HN points • 14 Mar 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Legislation Social media National Security Tech industry Bipartisan Politics
  1. The US House of Representatives voted in favor of a bill to force ByteDance to sell TikTok or cease its operation in the US within 180 days.
  2. TikTok's potential for political manipulation raised concerns, leading to bipartisan support for the bill in Congress.
  3. The TikTok ban marks the end of an era in US-China tech relations, highlighting the complexities of balancing national security with commercial interests.
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