Why it is essential to prioritize universal coverage
A patient of mine (who was also a friend) reached out recently to say the cost of one of his essential medications had increased to a $300 monthly out-of-pocket expense.
As an independent musician, he did not get his health care through an employer. The COVID pandemic eliminated his gigs. His money reserves dwindled, and he stopped this essential medication — something he did not share with me. Not long after, …