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Impact on Uninsured People During a Public Health Emergency
00:01 - 08:49 (08:48)
The lack of free access to tests and treatments for uninsured people will result in fewer people getting tested and treated, leading to an increase in sickness and hospitals becoming more crowded with low-income patients. The pandemic has caused millions to lose their health insurance, resulting in a dire situation for the most vulnerable individuals in the United States.
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The Biden administration has declared the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency in the United States, marking the end of a chapter in the pandemic.
00:01 - 03:13 (03:12)
Summary
The Biden administration has declared the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency in the United States, marking the end of a chapter in the pandemic. However, this does not mean the end of COVID-19, and the government will need to continue taking measures to combat the spread of the virus.
ChapterImpact on Uninsured People During a Public Health Emergency
EpisodeThe End of the Pandemic Emergency in the U.S.
PodcastThe Daily
The Supreme Court ruling allowing states to opt-out of Medicaid provisions in the Affordable Care Act means that uninsured people won't have free access to tests and treatments, leading to fewer people getting tested and more people getting sick.
03:13 - 06:02 (02:48)
Summary
The Supreme Court ruling allowing states to opt-out of Medicaid provisions in the Affordable Care Act means that uninsured people won't have free access to tests and treatments, leading to fewer people getting tested and more people getting sick. Those low-income individuals who were already hit the hardest by the pandemic will continue to suffer the most, without access to free healthcare.
ChapterImpact on Uninsured People During a Public Health Emergency
EpisodeThe End of the Pandemic Emergency in the U.S.
PodcastThe Daily
The COVID-19 pandemic may lead to 15 million people losing their health insurance, and those without insurance may have to pay more for treatment.
06:02 - 08:49 (02:46)
Summary
The COVID-19 pandemic may lead to 15 million people losing their health insurance, and those without insurance may have to pay more for treatment. Additionally, pharmaceutical companies are expected to charge high prices for vaccines and treatments.