Category: Policy

An internal dialogue on closing the gaps

Black people are dying at disproportionate rates from the pandemic.  For decades, racial disparities in health care have resulted in poor outcomes even before COVID-19. Individual risk factors for poor health are more pronounced in Black people and rac…

Working parents are key members of the United States workforce

It is likely that schools will be struggling to keep up with this ever-evolving pandemic and fluctuating positivity rates for many months to come. From July to September, there were over 9,000 cases of COVID-19 reported in over 2,000 schools in the U.S…

Stimulus Update: House Democrats Reportedly Considering New, Smaller Relief Package

House Democrats could introduce a smaller stimulus bill next week.

The Disappointing Affordable Care Act

The ACA has largely failed. Premiums and deductibles increased while choices declined. Exchange enrollment is 60% below expectations although Medicaid enrollment surged. President Trump’s policies have been a dramatic improvement, but there are far bet…

More Than 3 In 10 Households Used Up All Or Most Of Their Savings During Pandemic, Survey Finds

‘Death is only one marker for the impact of this pandemic.’

A Global Health Expert Discusses Covid-19 And The Challenges Ahead, As UN Convenes General Assembly

Dr. Vanessa Kerry, cofounder and CEO of Seed Global Health, explains why the world needs cooperative approaches to solving the pandemic rather than isolated short-term fixes.

Kudlow—Contradicting Other Top Officials—Says Stimulus Not Needed For Economic Recovery

Kudlow downplayed the necessity of another coronavirus stimulus bill for a V-shaped economic recovery.

Stimulus Bill Before Election Day? Unlikely, Wall Street Says

The upcoming Supreme Court battle all but ensures there won’t be another round of fiscal stimulus until after the election.

Republicans Oppose Democrats’ Spending Bill As Government Shutdown Looms

Congress has just nine days to pass a spending bill before the government shuts down.

Dear medical community, it’s time to engage in the climate movement

I recently finished my geriatric psychiatry rotation. As a medical student and aspiring psychiatrist, I had the opportunity to participate in the care of those suffering from acute psychosis, depression, bipolar disorder, depression, and more — many of…