Drew Wallace
@drewwallace.bsky.social
Health policy. Cat dad. Cars for fun, not commuting. Chasedown block enthusiast.
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With her comments, #JoniErnst shows she misses the point. We all understand that we are all mortal. The thing is, Medicaid helps prevent premature, preventable deaths among Americans who are particularly vulnerable because of the system that exists.
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/30/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/30/u...
Defending Medicaid Cuts, Ernst Tells Iowans, ‘We All Are Going to Die’
www.nytimes.com
May 30, 2025 at 5:26 PM
With her comments, #JoniErnst shows she misses the point. We all understand that we are all mortal. The thing is, Medicaid helps prevent premature, preventable deaths among Americans who are particularly vulnerable because of the system that exists.
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/30/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/30/u...
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82 million fewer years of life thanks to the reckless policies of Jay Bhattacharya’s NIH - which translates to an estimated $8.2 trillion in life value 😢
Jay Bhattacharya is a health economist who dislikes virology because he thinks it’s reckless & dangerous to study pathogens or develop vaccines.
I’m a virologist who dislikes this take on health economics because I think it’s reckless & dangerous to take $8.2 trillion in life value from Americans.
I’m a virologist who dislikes this take on health economics because I think it’s reckless & dangerous to take $8.2 trillion in life value from Americans.
May 30, 2025 at 5:53 PM
82 million fewer years of life thanks to the reckless policies of Jay Bhattacharya’s NIH - which translates to an estimated $8.2 trillion in life value 😢
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the pacers when it’s time to orchestrate a comeback that isn’t humanly possible
May 22, 2025 at 3:24 AM
the pacers when it’s time to orchestrate a comeback that isn’t humanly possible
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This might just be the ballad of Russell Westbrook.
April 19, 2025 at 10:32 PM
This might just be the ballad of Russell Westbrook.
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Kansas vs. Arkansas. Winner changes how the other state is pronounced.
March 16, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Kansas vs. Arkansas. Winner changes how the other state is pronounced.
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Researchers are organizing protests and making their voices heard as Trump officials slash funding and lay off federal scientists
https://go.nature.com/4koFGpq
https://go.nature.com/4koFGpq
US science is under threat ― now scientists are fighting back
Researchers are organizing protests and making their voices heard as Trump officials slash funding and lay off federal scientists.
go.nature.com
March 4, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Researchers are organizing protests and making their voices heard as Trump officials slash funding and lay off federal scientists
https://go.nature.com/4koFGpq
https://go.nature.com/4koFGpq
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New @commonwealthfund.org brief on ending ACA Marketplace subsidies. Substantial costs include:
- State economies would shrink by $34 billion.
- 286,000 jobs would be lost nationwide.
- State and local tax revenues would decline by $2.1 billion.
www.commonwealthfund.org/publications...
- State economies would shrink by $34 billion.
- 286,000 jobs would be lost nationwide.
- State and local tax revenues would decline by $2.1 billion.
www.commonwealthfund.org/publications...
The Cost of Eliminating the Enhanced Premium Tax Credits
Unless Congress extends the enhanced premium tax credits, 4 million more Americans will become uninsured, and many will have trouble accessing affordable care.
www.commonwealthfund.org
March 3, 2025 at 5:59 PM
New @commonwealthfund.org brief on ending ACA Marketplace subsidies. Substantial costs include:
- State economies would shrink by $34 billion.
- 286,000 jobs would be lost nationwide.
- State and local tax revenues would decline by $2.1 billion.
www.commonwealthfund.org/publications...
- State economies would shrink by $34 billion.
- 286,000 jobs would be lost nationwide.
- State and local tax revenues would decline by $2.1 billion.
www.commonwealthfund.org/publications...
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Our analysis looked at policy and state response variations in a #Medicaid per capita cap. In all cases, the 2034 % cut was bigger than the 10-year total showing that effects of the policy grow over time (and would continue beyond the budget window).
February 27, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Our analysis looked at policy and state response variations in a #Medicaid per capita cap. In all cases, the 2034 % cut was bigger than the 10-year total showing that effects of the policy grow over time (and would continue beyond the budget window).
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In a new column, KFF’s Drew Altman discusses how recent KFF focus groups with Trump voters on Medicaid show they weren’t expecting big Medicaid cuts from the Trump administration and worry about what the impact of potential cuts in federal Medicaid spending will be.
🔗: on.kff.org/3XiCBgA
🔗: on.kff.org/3XiCBgA
![Green graphic with white text featuring a quote from KFF President and CEO Drew Altman's latest Beyond the Data column. it says, “Trump voters in [KFF] focus groups opposed cutting Medicaid to pay for tax cuts, because they do not see the tax cuts benefiting them. ‘I don’t make much money to get my taxes affected by that. It would hurt my Medicaid,’ said a Trump voter in Nevada.” Green graphic with white text featuring a quote from KFF President and CEO Drew Altman's latest Beyond the Data column. it says, “Trump voters in [KFF] focus groups opposed cutting Medicaid to pay for tax cuts, because they do not see the tax cuts benefiting them. ‘I don’t make much money to get my taxes affected by that. It would hurt my Medicaid,’ said a Trump voter in Nevada.”](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:zpwka3ky6phhcwmwor4tu5xj/bafkreieyqvrqdvlropbecnhts4dzfpgb64ukdhblbcwzlb2jjlbc44g5gm@jpeg)
February 27, 2025 at 2:36 PM
In a new column, KFF’s Drew Altman discusses how recent KFF focus groups with Trump voters on Medicaid show they weren’t expecting big Medicaid cuts from the Trump administration and worry about what the impact of potential cuts in federal Medicaid spending will be.
🔗: on.kff.org/3XiCBgA
🔗: on.kff.org/3XiCBgA
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Just in one year, just the clean air act, prevented hundreds of thousands of early deaths. The lowest possible estimate of the benefits found that benefits outweigh the costs by 3 to 1. The most likely estimate is 30 to 1. The high estimate is 90 to 1. Ninety. Nine Zero. www.epa.gov/clean-air-ac...
February 24, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Just in one year, just the clean air act, prevented hundreds of thousands of early deaths. The lowest possible estimate of the benefits found that benefits outweigh the costs by 3 to 1. The most likely estimate is 30 to 1. The high estimate is 90 to 1. Ninety. Nine Zero. www.epa.gov/clean-air-ac...
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Black history happens every day, and the stories from NPR listeners are good examples of that. From becoming the first Black mayor of a town to singing music about change, these stories matter.
This Black History Month, we're highlighting stories from community changemakers
Black history happens every day, and the stories from NPR listeners are good examples of that. From becoming the first Black mayor of a town to singing music about change, these stories matter.
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February 23, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Black history happens every day, and the stories from NPR listeners are good examples of that. From becoming the first Black mayor of a town to singing music about change, these stories matter.
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The lasting human impact of Trump funding freeze: An 86-year-old’s ride to dialysis now feels tenuous
The lasting human impact of Trump funding freeze: An 86-year-old's ride to dialysis now feels tenuous
The uncertainty around the spending freeze was an epiphany for some, a realization of how omnipresent government services are
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February 18, 2025 at 2:44 PM
The lasting human impact of Trump funding freeze: An 86-year-old’s ride to dialysis now feels tenuous
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Countering #misinformation isn’t just about the facts—it’s about how those facts spread through social networks and communities. #Science being right isn’t enough; it must be accepted within social circles to make an impact.
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By Anne Toomey @paceuniversity.bsky.social
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By Anne Toomey @paceuniversity.bsky.social
February 13, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Countering #misinformation isn’t just about the facts—it’s about how those facts spread through social networks and communities. #Science being right isn’t enough; it must be accepted within social circles to make an impact.
https://buff.ly/4hFLwB1
By Anne Toomey @paceuniversity.bsky.social
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By Anne Toomey @paceuniversity.bsky.social
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NEW: Despite Musk and Rubio’s statements, life-saving programs with USAID funds are NOT restarting. A funds transfer system is frozen. And a USAID official sent out an internal email obtained by @nytimes.com telling employees to halt applications to restart: www.nytimes.com/2025/02/12/u...
USAID Lifesaving Aid Remains Halted Despite Rubio’s Promise
A new directive puts further exemptions on hold. Aid workers also say the U.S. government has made it impossible to pay partners around the world.
www.nytimes.com
February 13, 2025 at 1:30 PM
NEW: Despite Musk and Rubio’s statements, life-saving programs with USAID funds are NOT restarting. A funds transfer system is frozen. And a USAID official sent out an internal email obtained by @nytimes.com telling employees to halt applications to restart: www.nytimes.com/2025/02/12/u...
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98% of NIH grants that should have gone out this month, didn't. Despite court orders 'unfreezing' the funds, they are frozen. Biomedical research will grind to a halt. Clinical trials will end. All for no reason: the total impact on the US budget is miniscule
February 12, 2025 at 3:19 PM
98% of NIH grants that should have gone out this month, didn't. Despite court orders 'unfreezing' the funds, they are frozen. Biomedical research will grind to a halt. Clinical trials will end. All for no reason: the total impact on the US budget is miniscule
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In late February, experts will convene to decide what #flu viruses next winter's flu vaccines should target. The #CDC & #FDA have 2 of the 10 votes around the table. This year it's not clear they'll attend, which could make things challenging for manufacturers. www.statnews.com/2025/02/13/w...
As officials prepare for WHO-led flu vaccine meeting, many wonder: Will the U.S. show?
Each year, flu experts from around the world gather to map out recommendations for next winter's flu vaccine. This year, it's unclear if the U.S. will show.
www.statnews.com
February 13, 2025 at 2:02 PM
In late February, experts will convene to decide what #flu viruses next winter's flu vaccines should target. The #CDC & #FDA have 2 of the 10 votes around the table. This year it's not clear they'll attend, which could make things challenging for manufacturers. www.statnews.com/2025/02/13/w...
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“If what’s available is fast food, ultra-processed food that can sit on your shelves for months...it’s difficult to maintain a healthy lifestyle.”
🎙️ Hear more on food deserts and how access to healthy food impacts overall health on #ThisIsPublicHealth: open.spotify.com/episode/0nvp...
🎙️ Hear more on food deserts and how access to healthy food impacts overall health on #ThisIsPublicHealth: open.spotify.com/episode/0nvp...
From Awareness to Action: Tackling Chronic Disease with Health Equity in Mind
This is Public Health · Episode
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February 13, 2025 at 2:08 PM
“If what’s available is fast food, ultra-processed food that can sit on your shelves for months...it’s difficult to maintain a healthy lifestyle.”
🎙️ Hear more on food deserts and how access to healthy food impacts overall health on #ThisIsPublicHealth: open.spotify.com/episode/0nvp...
🎙️ Hear more on food deserts and how access to healthy food impacts overall health on #ThisIsPublicHealth: open.spotify.com/episode/0nvp...
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EPI’s updated Family Budget Calculator shows that Virginia needs a higher minimum wage ⬆️
VA's current minimum wage ($12.41/hr) is not enough to provide a reasonable standard of living for one adult, even in the lowest cost county.
www.epi.org/blog/epis-up...
VA's current minimum wage ($12.41/hr) is not enough to provide a reasonable standard of living for one adult, even in the lowest cost county.
www.epi.org/blog/epis-up...
EPI’s updated Family Budget Calculator shows that states like Virginia need a higher minimum wage
EPI’s Family Budget Calculator (FBC) is a widely cited tool for determining what it takes to make ends meet for different family types in all counties and metro areas in the United States. For more th...
www.epi.org
February 12, 2025 at 8:31 PM
EPI’s updated Family Budget Calculator shows that Virginia needs a higher minimum wage ⬆️
VA's current minimum wage ($12.41/hr) is not enough to provide a reasonable standard of living for one adult, even in the lowest cost county.
www.epi.org/blog/epis-up...
VA's current minimum wage ($12.41/hr) is not enough to provide a reasonable standard of living for one adult, even in the lowest cost county.
www.epi.org/blog/epis-up...
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75% of Medicaid beneficiaries are exempt from work requirements for medical reasons. Among non-exempt, those not working (10% overall) are sicker. Work requirements apply to small number of benes, but bureaucracy will kick lots off Medicaid, harming public health. jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
February 13, 2025 at 2:39 PM
75% of Medicaid beneficiaries are exempt from work requirements for medical reasons. Among non-exempt, those not working (10% overall) are sicker. Work requirements apply to small number of benes, but bureaucracy will kick lots off Medicaid, harming public health. jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
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🧵"So this is how liberty dies..."
Trump’s first 3 weeks have been a relentless flood of actions. It's incredibly hard to keep up.
I’ve gone through 69 actions & mapped out the pattern - showing how they fall within 5 broad domains consistent with authoritarian states 1/9
Trump’s first 3 weeks have been a relentless flood of actions. It's incredibly hard to keep up.
I’ve gone through 69 actions & mapped out the pattern - showing how they fall within 5 broad domains consistent with authoritarian states 1/9
February 13, 2025 at 11:38 AM
🧵"So this is how liberty dies..."
Trump’s first 3 weeks have been a relentless flood of actions. It's incredibly hard to keep up.
I’ve gone through 69 actions & mapped out the pattern - showing how they fall within 5 broad domains consistent with authoritarian states 1/9
Trump’s first 3 weeks have been a relentless flood of actions. It's incredibly hard to keep up.
I’ve gone through 69 actions & mapped out the pattern - showing how they fall within 5 broad domains consistent with authoritarian states 1/9
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With its anti-science and anti-public health policies, the US is now at risk for outbreaks of tuberculosis
As @johngreensbluesky.bsky.social put it, "TB is both a form and expression of injustice"
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
As @johngreensbluesky.bsky.social put it, "TB is both a form and expression of injustice"
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
February 13, 2025 at 12:59 PM
With its anti-science and anti-public health policies, the US is now at risk for outbreaks of tuberculosis
As @johngreensbluesky.bsky.social put it, "TB is both a form and expression of injustice"
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
As @johngreensbluesky.bsky.social put it, "TB is both a form and expression of injustice"
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
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Our new analysis finds a congressional proposal to significantly cut federal spending on the ACA’s Medicaid expansion could reduce total Medicaid spending by up to nearly 1/5, or $1.9 trillion, over 10 years, and end Medicaid coverage for as many as 20 million people.
February 13, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Our new analysis finds a congressional proposal to significantly cut federal spending on the ACA’s Medicaid expansion could reduce total Medicaid spending by up to nearly 1/5, or $1.9 trillion, over 10 years, and end Medicaid coverage for as many as 20 million people.
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In Nigeria toddlers are starving because emergency feeding centers have run out of nutrient-rich paste used to save lives of severely malnourished children
Ebola outbreak in Uganda has spread to 3 cities.
@nickkristof.bsky.social on consequences of USAID chaos so far www.nytimes.com/2025/02/12/o...
Ebola outbreak in Uganda has spread to 3 cities.
@nickkristof.bsky.social on consequences of USAID chaos so far www.nytimes.com/2025/02/12/o...
Opinion | It’s America That Suffers When We Cut Foreign Aid
U.S.A.I.D. keeps children alive and us safe.
www.nytimes.com
February 13, 2025 at 12:12 AM
In Nigeria toddlers are starving because emergency feeding centers have run out of nutrient-rich paste used to save lives of severely malnourished children
Ebola outbreak in Uganda has spread to 3 cities.
@nickkristof.bsky.social on consequences of USAID chaos so far www.nytimes.com/2025/02/12/o...
Ebola outbreak in Uganda has spread to 3 cities.
@nickkristof.bsky.social on consequences of USAID chaos so far www.nytimes.com/2025/02/12/o...
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If you think Amsterdam managed to avoid being overrun by cars, you’re wrong.
They too surrendered their streets to cars for many decades.
But the people fought back, and forced leaders to see their mistake.
There's nothing magical about #Amsterdam.
They just saw their mistake, and changed it.
They too surrendered their streets to cars for many decades.
But the people fought back, and forced leaders to see their mistake.
There's nothing magical about #Amsterdam.
They just saw their mistake, and changed it.
February 12, 2025 at 4:14 AM
If you think Amsterdam managed to avoid being overrun by cars, you’re wrong.
They too surrendered their streets to cars for many decades.
But the people fought back, and forced leaders to see their mistake.
There's nothing magical about #Amsterdam.
They just saw their mistake, and changed it.
They too surrendered their streets to cars for many decades.
But the people fought back, and forced leaders to see their mistake.
There's nothing magical about #Amsterdam.
They just saw their mistake, and changed it.