Rebecca Yao, MD, MPH
@rebeccayao.bsky.social
GI fellow @UChicagoMed | prior @MayoMN_IMRES @DrexelMedicine @HarvardChanSPH | Interests - health care costs/access to care, obesity, colon cancer screening
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This is the budget resolution that Republicans have voted for.
Another reminder that we have socialism for the rich, harsh capitalism for the rest.
Another reminder that we have socialism for the rich, harsh capitalism for the rest.
April 10, 2025 at 4:58 PM
This is the budget resolution that Republicans have voted for.
Another reminder that we have socialism for the rich, harsh capitalism for the rest.
Another reminder that we have socialism for the rich, harsh capitalism for the rest.
Reposted by Rebecca Yao, MD, MPH
As discussions about Medicaid financing continue, here’s a look at some key Medicaid facts by the numbers. #MedicaidWatch
April 10, 2025 at 8:53 PM
As discussions about Medicaid financing continue, here’s a look at some key Medicaid facts by the numbers. #MedicaidWatch
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Programs like #Medicaid and SNAP don’t just support families — they strengthen entire state economies.
With deep federal cuts on the table, job losses and economic disruption are expected in every state.
📍 See what the impact could look like in yours.
With deep federal cuts on the table, job losses and economic disruption are expected in every state.
📍 See what the impact could look like in yours.
How Potential Federal Cuts to Medicaid and SNAP Could Trigger the Loss of a Million-Plus Jobs, Reduced Economic Activity, and Less State Revenue
Combined losses from proposed cuts to Medicaid and SNAP would reach $1.1 trillion over a decade, including a $95 billion loss of federal funding in 2026 alone.
www.commonwealthfund.org
April 7, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Programs like #Medicaid and SNAP don’t just support families — they strengthen entire state economies.
With deep federal cuts on the table, job losses and economic disruption are expected in every state.
📍 See what the impact could look like in yours.
With deep federal cuts on the table, job losses and economic disruption are expected in every state.
📍 See what the impact could look like in yours.
Reposted by Rebecca Yao, MD, MPH
Millions of people took to the streets yesterday to send a message to the world that we do not consent to the destruction of our government and our economy for the benefit of Trump and his billionaire allies. Even during these dark days, remember that you are not alone. Solidarity.
April 6, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Millions of people took to the streets yesterday to send a message to the world that we do not consent to the destruction of our government and our economy for the benefit of Trump and his billionaire allies. Even during these dark days, remember that you are not alone. Solidarity.
"Estimates of the administrative costs to implement work requirements and found costs varied from under $10 million to over $270 million"
Evidence from Arkansas shows Medicaid work and reporting requirements are confusing to enrollees and complex and costly for states to implement.
Our 5 Key Facts about Medicaid Work Requirements brief explains:
Our 5 Key Facts about Medicaid Work Requirements brief explains:
5 Key Facts About Medicaid Work Requirements | KFF
Work requirements in Medicaid have resurfaced as part of a broader legislative package of potential changes to Medicaid designed to significantly reduce federal Medicaid spending. This brief highlight...
www.kff.org
February 21, 2025 at 1:21 AM
"Estimates of the administrative costs to implement work requirements and found costs varied from under $10 million to over $270 million"
Reposted by Rebecca Yao, MD, MPH
This is our responsibility in public health and medicine when health is at risk. “Regardless of the popularity or powerful interests behind a policy, the responsibility of the profession is to speak out when the science is clear that it will threaten health or safety. Silence is not an option."
February 2, 2025 at 2:19 PM
This is our responsibility in public health and medicine when health is at risk. “Regardless of the popularity or powerful interests behind a policy, the responsibility of the profession is to speak out when the science is clear that it will threaten health or safety. Silence is not an option."