Death Panel Abolish Managed Care
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Aug 15, 2024 Beatrice, a health policy enthusiast, and Jules, a writer focusing on trans issues, dive deep into the tangled web of managed care in the U.S. They uncover how managed care leads to systemic denial of crucial trans healthcare, particularly in the wake of Medicaid changes. The discussion critiques the historical roots of these policies and emphasizes the urgent need for reform. They call for an abolition of managed care, highlighting its inequities and ethical dilemmas, with a powerful plea for more compassionate healthcare for marginalized communities.
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Welfare Reform and Managed Care
- Welfare reform connects trans healthcare and managed care.
- Gatekeeping in trans healthcare mirrors cost control in managed care.
The Free Rider Problem
- The "free rider problem" falsely blames welfare programs for economic issues.
- It distracts from the real problems like commodification of health and provider bias.
COVID-19 and Managed Care
- During the COVID-19 pandemic, CMS allowed states to modify managed care contracts.
- This led to decreased healthcare utilization, demonstrating how austerity restricts care.