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Ahead of major congressional hearings, Consumers for Quality Care delivered real, news-documented patient stories to lawmakers to highlight how insurance company practices delay care, deny coverage, and harm families nationwide.
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3 key principles in the fight for health care
- Ensure high-quality, comprehensive health care is available and affordable;
- Improve insurance design to better meet the needs of consumers; and
- Transform the health care delivery system to put patients at the center
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Patient-centered health care
CQC is the leading voice for patients navigating the complex U.S. health care system.
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Staying informed is the first step to making change. 📰 These stories are shaping the healthcare conversation right now — don’t miss them. Links in bio. #HealthCareForAll #PatientsOverProfits #MedicalDebt
What we’re reading–and why it matters. 📰 Read the full stories via our Linktree in bio. #PatientsOverProfits #HealthCareNews #MedicaidCuts
We delivered over 100 patient stories to Congress ahead of today’s hearing on insurer practices. These are real Americans facing delayed care, unjust denials, and crushing financial burden because of insurance company barriers. When insurers put profits over patients, families pay the price with ...their health and their wallets.
It’s time for accountability and reform so patients can access the care they need without unnecessary obstacles. #health #healthinsurance #patientsoverprofits
What we’re reading–and why it matters. 📰 Read the full stories via our Linktree in bio. #PatientsOverProfits #HealthCareNews #MedicaidCuts
What we’re reading–and why it matters. 📰 Read the full stories via our Linktree in bio. #PatientsOverProfits #HealthCareNews #MedicaidCuts
What we’re reading–and why it matters. 📰 Read the full stories via our Linktree in bio. #PatientsOverProfits #HealthCareNews #MedicaidCuts
Over half of Medicare beneficiaries—more than 34 million people—are now in Medicare Advantage plans. In this clip, @lastweektonight breaks down why that matters and how it can limit patients’ choices. 🏥💡
Medicare should work for everyone. Let’s make sure patients have real ...options. Full episode link is in our bio!
Every patient deserves safe, reliable care — no matter where they live.
In The Well News, CQC board member Donna Christensen warns that weakening repair standards on medical devices could put lives at risk and widen health inequities.
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It’s #HealthLiteracyMonth 👆 Check out our website to learn more about what you need to know about changes to health insurance, rising health care costs, and more each October. #medicare #patientsoverprofits