As the “social determinants of health” move into focus, we must reach beyond vital signs, the histories, the medication lists: We now ask patients about housing stability, transportation access, family relationships, caregiving challenges, friendships, food security.
Tag: ACA
New video parodies N.Y. Congressman John Faso for taking away health care
In a new video ad, “Make You Sick,” released this week by the Catskills Freedom Network, animated rapper DJ Faso again turns the tables on the real Faso, imagining him as a rapper trying to explain his betrayal to his voters.
Open enrollment: Notes from the front lines of health care coverage
The Affordable Care Act’s subsidized health care should be viewed by our nation’s leaders as an investment – not a cost – in the health and wellness of everyone. My clients are employed, hardworking Berkshire county residents who are without access to workplace insurance.
We the People: News and Notes
“Since the election in November, it’s become obvious that we are at the beginning of a very difficult journey in our country.”
— Robin Zeamer
ORANGE ALERT: The (almost) daily outrage
Republicans’ new health-care bill is a mass transfer of income that cuts taxes for the wealthiest Americans while cutting federal benefits for the middle and working class.
— Washington Post