Significant increase in medication insecurity also seen among people of color WASHINGTON, D.C. and SAN DIEGO, CA — July 29, 2020 — People of color are far more likely to worry about their ability to pay for healthcare if diagnosed with COVID-19 than their White counterparts, according to a new survey from nonprofit West Health… Read more »
Fears abound of COVID-19 crisis worsening affordability challenges of U.S. healthcare system. WASHINGTON, D.C. and SAN DIEGO, CA — June 18, 2020 — Nearly 9 in 10 U.S. adults are “very” (55%) or “somewhat” (33%) concerned that the pharmaceutical industry will leverage the COVID-19 pandemic to raise drug prices. Similarly, 84% are very or somewhat… Read more »
Three-Year Initiative Aims to Accelerate Shift from Volume- to Value-Driven Care WASHINGTON, DC — JUNE 3, 2020 – The Duke-Margolis Center for Health Policy and West Health have issued two strategic roadmaps with recommendations for advancing value-based payment (VBP) reform in the U.S. healthcare system. The roadmaps will be the centerpiece of… Read more »
Challenges in getting care, whether for COVID-19 or other conditions, could force millions of Americans to make difficult choices about their wellbeing. WASHINGTON, D.C. and SAN DIEGO, CA – About 1 in 7 Americans say they would avoid seeking medical care if they experienced key symptoms associated with COVID-19 out of fear of the potential… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC — April 2, 2020 — Amy Herr, MHS, Director of Health Policy for the West Health Policy Center, has been named to the board of directors of the American Society on Aging (ASA), an association of more than 5,000 professionals dedicated to improving the quality of life of older adults and their families. … Read more »
March 31, 2020 To combat social isolation, ‘Stay Home. Save Lives. Check In.’ campaign urges all Californians to check in on vulnerable neighbors with a call, text or physically-distanced door knock. In coordination with non-profit local 2-1-1 systems, California also launches hotline to help Californians answer questions. SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the… Read more »
New Report Outlines Common Sense Approaches to Solving America’s Healthcare Cost Crisis WASHINGTON, DC and SAN DIEGO, CA – Feb. 6, 2020 – Empowering Medicare to directly negotiate drug prices, accelerating the adoption of value-based care, using philanthropy as a catalyst for reform and expanding senior-specific models of care are among recommendations for reducing healthcare… Read more »
New actuarial analysis released by the West Health Policy Center quantifies the financial impact of Medicare Part D policy proposals
Read the statement from President and CEO Shelley Lyford here.
West Health and County of San Diego contribute $700,000 to support accreditation of emergency departments as senior-friendly throughout the county
