Happy Thanksgiving From the AMAC Foundation!
Thanksgiving is the time of the year when we at the AMAC Foundation pause to give thanks for the world around
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6 organizations erasing millions in medical debt
(By Marissa Plescia for Becker’s Hospital Review) Sixty-six percent of U.S. bankruptcies are linked to medical debt issues, and 25
Read MoreExplaining the Prescription Drug Provisions in the Build Back Better Act
(By Juliette Cubanski, Tricia Neuman, and Meredith Freed for Kaiser Family Foundation published November 23, 2021) On November 19, 2021,
Read More3 of America’s biggest pharmacy chains have been found liable for the opioid crisis
(By Brian Mann for NPR) A federal jury on Tuesday found three of the nation’s biggest pharmacy chains, CVS, Walgreens
Read MoreBecerra Says Surprise Billing Rules Force Doctors Who Overcharge to Accept Fair Prices
(By Michael McAuliff for Kaiser Health News) Overpriced doctors and other medical providers who can’t charge a reasonable rate for
Read MoreThe seasonal-COVID hypothesis: 6 things to know
(By Gabrielle Masson for Becker’s Hospital Review) There’s some evidence indicating that COVID-19 is, or may become, a seasonal disease,
Read MoreCovid antivirals could be pandemic game-changers. But Americans might struggle to access them
(By Lev Facher for STAT) Antiviral drugs for treating Covid-19 have been hailed as a pandemic “game-changer” — a tool
Read MoreWhen the Eye on Older Patients Is a Camera
(By Sofie Kodner for Kaiser Health News) In the middle of a rainy Michigan night, 88-year-old Dian Wurdock walked out
Read MoreSuccess of Covid Antiviral Pills Hinges on Access to Speedy and Accurate Tests
(By JoNel Aleccia for Kaiser Health News) Within a few weeks, perhaps before many Americans finish decorating for the holidays,
Read MoreFive tips to help you through Medicare open enrollment season
Medicare open enrollment is going on right now through Tuesday, December 7th. Remember, the open enrollment period is different from
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