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Marketing Medicare Advantage to seniors of color – even when it’s bad for their health

HEALTH CARE un-covered • 659 implied HN points • 03 Jan 24
🏥 Health Politics Racial Disparities
  1. Many seniors of color, especially Black and Latino seniors, are enrolled in Medicare Advantage plans, but these plans often don't cover necessary care. This can lead to serious health issues and preventable hospitalizations.
  2. The marketing for Medicare Advantage often misleads seniors into believing they will receive good care, but the reality is that many end up facing care denials and complicated processes that are hard to navigate.
  3. There are significant racial disparities in the quality of care provided through Medicare Advantage. This impacts the well-being of seniors of color, who are often targeted by aggressive marketing strategies that don't fully explain the potential downsides.

Black Lives Matter Killed 8,682 Black People

Handwaving Freakoutery • 1482 implied HN points • 15 Nov 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Racial Disparities
  1. Murder rates in the USA rose significantly in 2020, the biggest single-year increase ever. This spike in violence coincided with the protests related to the Black Lives Matter movement.
  2. Using historical data, an estimate suggests that about 8,682 extra black people were killed due to the rise in murder rates connected to these protests. This number reflects the additional deaths beyond what might have been expected.
  3. The impact of protests suggests that social movements can have serious real-world consequences, influencing crime and safety in communities. It's important to consider how actions taken during advocacy can affect the very people they aim to support.

DEI versus Asians in STEM

Heterodox STEM • 185 implied HN points • 24 Aug 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Racial Disparities
  1. DEI policies in STEM often discriminate against Asians because their strong math performance is used to justify limiting their representation. This creates unfair advantages for other groups instead of raising overall math standards.
  2. In sports, we celebrate diverse talent without enforcing racial quotas. Similarly, the focus in academics should be on merit and excellence without penalizing high achievers based on their background.
  3. Addressing educational disparities requires understanding the root causes of performance differences, rather than implementing policies that might reduce opportunities for successful students.

The wealth cope

sebjenseb • 157 implied HN points • 18 May 23
🔬 Science Racial Disparities
  1. Family wealth has the least correlation with child IQ compared to parental education and income.
  2. Controlling for wealth does not eliminate race gaps in IQ scores.
  3. Most of the relationship between parental socioeconomic status (SES) and IQ is due to genetic factors.
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U.S. women enrolled in high-deductible health insurance plans are at risk of dying younger

HEALTH CARE un-covered • 199 implied HN points • 13 Mar 23
🏥 Health Politics Racial Disparities
  1. Women with high-deductible health insurance plans face a greater risk of dying younger because they may not afford the care they need. This is especially true for those diagnosed with serious illnesses like breast cancer.
  2. Studies show that women in high-deductible plans are less likely to stick to their treatment due to high out-of-pocket costs, which can lead to worse health outcomes.
  3. There's a significant racial disparity in health outcomes for women with cancer in high-deductible plans, particularly affecting Black women who are less likely to receive necessary treatment compared to other groups.

All you need to know about health care this week.

HEALTH CARE un-covered • 79 implied HN points • 24 Jun 22
🏥 Health Politics Racial Disparities
  1. 41% of Americans have health care debt, showing a huge problem with medical costs in the country.
  2. People with high-deductible health plans often delay necessary treatments due to costs, which can worsen their health outcomes.
  3. Even those with insurance can struggle financially, leading many to seek help from friends or crowdfunding for medical expenses.

Social consequences of economic evolution

America in Crisis • 19 implied HN points • 02 May 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Racial Disparities
  1. The economic order impacts social issues such as marriage, incarceration, and education due to cultural evolution.
  2. Declining marriage rates for lower-income men may be linked to lower economic prospects, potentially leading to higher rates of crime.
  3. Black educational attainment and incarceration rates are influenced by factors like economic progress and historical discrimination, showcasing the lasting impact of past policies on present conditions.