Center for Health and Democracy

The Center for Health and Democracy (CHD), led by Wendell Potter, seeks to build power and consensus on the need to expand healthcare coverage to all Americans

[Center for Health and Democracy @cforhd]

The Denials Don’t Pay Act (HR 6109) would require @HHS to cancel Medicare Advantage contracts with any insurance corporation that has over 25% of its prior authorization appeals reversed. This bill would make major changes in how for-profit insurers game the system at the expense of patients and consumers!

[Center for Health and Democracy @cforhd]

@RepMarkPocan @RepAndreCarson @RepCohen @rosadelauro @RepLloydDoggett @RepJayapal @RepRoKhanna @EleanorNorton @RepAOC @janschakowsky @RepMarkTakano @RepShriThanedar @RepRashida @RepJulieJohnson @Rep_McBride https://t.co/SkJyJqhtxA

[Center for Health and Democracy @cforhd]

Medicare Part B premiums will be more than $200 / month for the first time ever in 2026 — largely because Big Insurance is gaming the system with their Medicare Advantage plans and overbilling the govt by as much as $140 billion every year. The more profit they extract from the Medicare trust fund, the more we have to charge seniors for Part B premiums.

The Keep Medicare Costs Down Act (HR 6112) would require Big Insurance to charge the government as much — or less — for each beneficiary as we spend on Traditional Medicare. Passing this bill would reduce corporate handouts and invest our tax dollars in guaranteeing quality health care for everyone on Medicare!

[Center for Health and Democracy @cforhd]

The Denials Don’t Pay Act (HR 6109) would require @HHS to cancel Medicare Advantage contracts with any insurance corporation that has over 25% of its prior authorization appeals reversed. This bill would make major changes in how for-profit insurers game the system at the expense of patients and consumers!

[Center for Health and Democracy @cforhd]

@RepMarkPocan @RepAndreCarson @RepCohen @rosadelauro @RepLloydDoggett @RepJayapal @RepRoKhanna @EleanorNorton @RepAOC @janschakowsky @RepMarkTakano @RepShriThanedar @RepRashida @RepJulieJohnson @Rep_McBride https://t.co/JeRL7CCDet

[Center for Health and Democracy @cforhd]

Unlike Traditional Medicare, insurance corporations offering Medicare Advantage often delay and deny care that patients need. The Disclose Your Denials Act (HR 6111) would require these companies to include their denial rates in advertising, ensuring that enrollees know what they’re signing up for.

[Center for Health and Democracy @cforhd]

.@RepMarkPocan @RepAndreCarson @RepCohen @rosadelauro @RepLloydDoggett @RepJayapal @RepRoKhanna @EleanorNorton @RepAOC @janschakowsky @RepMarkTakano @RepShriThanedar @RepRashida @Ilhan @RepDebDingell and @RepCasar are standing up for patients and consumers — not corporate profits!

[Center for Health and Democracy @cforhd]

Medicare Part B premiums will be more than $200 / month for the first time ever in 2026 — largely because Big Insurance is gaming the system with their Medicare Advantage plans and overbilling the govt by as much as $140 billion every year. The more profit they extract from the Medicare trust fund, the more we have to charge seniors for Part B premiums.

The Keep Medicare Costs Down Act (HR 6112) would require Big Insurance to charge the government as much — or less — for each beneficiary as we spend on Traditional Medicare. Passing this bill would reduce corporate handouts and invest our tax dollars in guaranteeing quality health care for everyone on Medicare!

[Center for Health and Democracy @cforhd]

Yet another major hospital system is expected to go out of network with one of the largest Medicare Advantage insurers in the country.

When Big Insurance refuses to pay for the care that they previously approved, hospitals get bogged down with administration and patients suffer.

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[Center for Health and Democracy @cforhd]

Shout out to @RepAndreCarson @RepCohen @rosadelauro @RepLloydDoggett @RepJayapal @RepRoKhanna @EleanorNorton @RepAOC @janschakowsky @RepMarkTakano @RepShriThanedar @RepRashida @Rep_McBride @Ilhan @RepDebDingell and @RepCasar for joining @RepMarkPocan in supporting this bill!

[Center for Health and Democracy @cforhd]

Unlike Traditional Medicare, insurance corporations offering Medicare Advantage often delay and deny care that patients need. The Disclose Your Denials Act (HR 6111) would require these companies to include their denial rates in advertising, ensuring that enrollees know what they’re signing up for.

[Center for Health and Democracy @cforhd]

Thank you @RepMarkPocan @RepAndreCarson @RepCohen @rosadelauro @RepLloydDoggett @RepJayapal @RepRoKhanna @EleanorNorton @RepAOC @janschakowsky @RepMarkTakano @RepShriThanedar @RepRashida @Ilhan @RepDebDingell and @RepCasar for supporting this bill!

[Center for Health and Democracy @cforhd]

When a person enrolls in a Medicare Advantage plan, it’s nearly impossible to know if their doctor will be in-network. The Find My Doctor Act (HR 6115) requires @CMSGov to fix that problem by creating a nationwide online directory, making it easier for seniors to keep their doctor.

[Center for Health and Democracy @cforhd]

As 2026 draws nearer, patients and providers brace for a big — and bad — change to Traditional Medicare. Prior authorization results in unnecessary delays and denials of care, and has no place in our cherished Medicare program.

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[Center for Health and Democracy @cforhd]

Earlier this month, Dr. Claudia Fegan (@one4singlepayer), National Coordinate with our allies @PNHP, testified before the Senate HELP Committee to highlight the impact of growing health care costs on working families.

Here’s what she had to say: “We all pay a price when we restrict access to care for those who need it. When I talk about costs, I am not only referring to the dollars lost, but the impact on families, communities and society – those who become disabled or die prematurely because they couldn’t get routine care.”

Dr. Fegan is 100% right, and we’re honored to be in this fight with physicians like her. Follow @PNHP and watch her testimony!

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[Center for Health and Democracy @cforhd]

.@RepAuchincloss’ ACA Copay Cost and Affordability for Patients Act "will provide life-saving financial relief to millions of families,” per @wendellpotter. "As prescription drug prices in the United States continue to spiral out of control, forcing families to choose between the medication they need and putting food on the table, Big Insurance’s pharmacy benefit manager subsidiaries are profiting handsomely."

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[Center for Health and Democracy @cforhd]

CHD’s President @wendellpotter joined @PramilaJayapal’s Podcast ‘The Power You Have’ to talk about the ways Big Insurance is working to jack up costs and cut health care benefits, and how we can fight back for a health care system that works for all of us!

Listen now on Apple Podcasts:
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[Center for Health and Democracy @cforhd]

Listen now to Part 2 of @madleyrachel’s conversation about the lack of transparency in health care on Planet Seniors! Big Insurance must be held accountable for extracting profit at the expense of patients.

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[Center for Health and Democracy @cforhd]

Tune in 🔊 CHD’s Dr. @madleyrachel discusses the #PatientsOverProfits Act on Radio Kingston's Planet Seniors! This bill would break up big vertically integrated health care corporations and protect patients from corporate greed!

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[Center for Health and Democracy @cforhd]

With Medicare enrollment ending on December 7th, now is a good time to remember that Real Medicare allows patients to go to virtually any doctor or hospital in the country. Medicare “Advantage” plans limit what doctors you can see — and unfortunately, figuring out which doctors are in-network is no simple task.

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[Rep. Mark Pocan @RepMarkPocan]

Honored to have the endorsement of so many great experts and organizations on our Medicare Advantage bill package.