The Supreme Court will once again decide the fate of the Affordable Care Act, but it’s unlikely that will happen before the 2020 presidential election this November. The court on Monday said it would consider an appeal by 20 Democratic states that are defending the ACA from a lawsuit brought by Republican states. The GOP-led… Read More »
I believe in the practice of medicine and enjoy teaching others this amazing art. However, after experiencing nine months of interactions through medicine as the daughter of a sick patient, I struggle with my pride in the profession and fear of the health care system. My mother would proudly tell all her physicians that her… Read More »
Mental healthcare access remains a top priority for nine in 10 Californians, while the rising cost of physical and mental healthcare is causing increasing numbers of Californians to struggle to pay for prescription drugs, medical bills, and healthcare premiums, finds a new poll from the California Health Care Foundation. The poll, Health Care Priorities and… Read More »
Like it is with many cooks, food is my mother’s love language. As a child, I watched her make meals for people as they celebrated births, pushed through cancer, moved, or mourned, packing a pop-up basket with aluminum pans and zip-top bags. The dishes inside were always carefully calibrated to the recipient. Sometimes it was… Read More »